HTTP: Microsoft Word RTF Mismatch 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 Word is prone to a remote memory-corruption vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the currently logged-in user. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions.

Affected Products

Microsoft word_2007

References

BugTraq: 53344

CVE: CVE-2012-0183

Short Name

HTTP:STC:DL:RTF-MISMATCH

Severity

Major

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: Microsoft Word RTF Mismatch Remote Code Execution

Extended Description

Affected Products

References

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