HTTP: Microsoft Word Crafted SmartTag Record 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 code-execution vulnerability. Successful attacks may allow arbitrary malicious code to run in the context of the user running the application. Failed attack attempts may result in a crash. Reports indicate that this issue affects Microsoft Office XP. The DeepSight Threat Analysis Team has confirmed that this issue affects Microsoft Office XP with Word 2002 and leads to a crash in Word 2000 and Word 2003.
Affected Products
Microsoft word_2003
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:WORD-SMARTTAG
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2008-2244 Code Crafted Execution Microsoft Record SmartTag Word bid:30124
Release Date
10/11/2010
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
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
9.3