HTTP: Microsoft Office Malformed GIF File Parser Overflow

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Microsoft Office GIF file parser. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the user.

Extended Description

Microsoft Office is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability when handling a malformed GIF file. The issue occurs when an Office application such as Excel, Word, or PowerPoint tries to open a malformed GIF file. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to corrupt memory and subsequently execute malicious code in the context of the user running the affected application.

Affected Products

Microsoft office_2003

References

BugTraq: 18915

CVE: CVE-2006-0007

Short Name

HTTP:STC:IMG:MS-OFFICE-GIF

Severity

Major

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: Microsoft Office Malformed GIF File Parser Overflow

Extended Description

Affected Products

References

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