HTTP: Microsoft Office PowerPoint PP7 File Handling Memory Corruption
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Office PowerPoint. A successful attack could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system. Failed exploit attempts could result in a denial of service condition.
Extended Description
Microsoft PowerPoint is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing a victim to open a malicious PowerPoint 95 file. Successfully exploiting this issue can allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the currently logged-in user.
Affected Products
Microsoft powerpoint_2002
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:PPT-PP7-MC
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2009-0225 Corruption File Handling Memory Microsoft Office PP7 PowerPoint bid:34880
Release Date
12/21/2011
Supported Platforms
mx-19.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-19.4
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.4
srxevo-25.4
vsrx-26.2
srx-26.2
srx-branch-26.2
vsrx3bsd-26.2
mx-12.3
srx-12.3
srx-branch-12.3
vsrx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3718
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
9.3