HTTP: Microsoft PowerPoint SlideAtom Vulnerability
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft PowerPoint. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
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 file. An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application. Failed exploit attempts will cause a denial-of-service condition.
Affected Products
Microsoft office_2008_for_mac
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:PPT-SLIDEATOM
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2011-0656 Microsoft PowerPoint SlideAtom Vulnerability bid:47251
Release Date
04/11/2011
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
3475
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
9.3