HTTP: Microsoft Word CVE 2015-2424 Remote Code Execution

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Word. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Extended Description

Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 SP3, Word 2007 SP3, PowerPoint 2010 SP2, Word 2010 SP2, PowerPoint 2013 SP1, Word 2013 SP1, and PowerPoint 2013 RT SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Affected Products

Microsoft office_compatibility_pack

References

CVE: CVE-2015-2424

Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:MSWORD-RTF-RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
2015-2424 CVE CVE-2015-2424 Code Execution Microsoft Remote Word
Release Date
09/26/2016
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3724
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Microsoft

CVSS Score

9.3

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