HTTP: Microsoft Powerpoint Unknown Animation Node Remote Code Execution

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Microsoft PowerPoint. A successful attack can result in arbitrary code execution on the user's computer.

Extended Description

Microsoft PowerPoint is prone to a remote heap-corruption vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with user-level privileges, facilitating the complete compromise of an affected computer. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

Affected Products

Microsoft office_xp

References

BugTraq: 44628

CVE: CVE-2010-2573

Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:PPT-UNK-ANI
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Animation CVE-2010-2573 Code Execution Microsoft Node Powerpoint Remote Unknown bid:44628
Release Date
11/09/2010
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
3543
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Microsoft

CVSS Score

9.3

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