HTTP: Microsoft WordPad Word 97 Text Converter Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Microsoft WordPad Word 97 Text Converter. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the user.
Extended Description
Microsoft WordPad is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability because of a stack-based buffer overflow that may result in corrupted memory. An attacker could exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the currently logged-in user. Failed exploit attempts may result in denial-of-service conditions.
Affected Products
Avaya messaging_application_server,Microsoft windows_xp_tablet_pc_edition
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:WORDPAD-BO
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
97 Buffer CVE-2009-0235 Converter Microsoft Overflow Text Word WordPad bid:34470
Release Date
09/27/2010
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
3731
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
Avaya
CVSS Score
9.3