HTTP: Microsoft Visio DXF File Inserting Buffer Overflow

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Visio. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the affected application.

Extended Description

Microsoft Visio is prone to a remote buffer-overflow vulnerability. This issue arises when the application processes a malicious file. Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user running the application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

Affected Products

Microsoft visio_2007

References

BugTraq: 39836

CVE: CVE-2010-1681

Short Name

HTTP:STC:DL:VISIO-MAL-DXF

Severity

Major

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: Microsoft Visio DXF File Inserting Buffer Overflow

Extended Description

Affected Products

References

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