HTTP: Outlook Express Address Book Overflow1

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Outlook Express when processing contacts in Windows Address Book (.WAB) file. Attackers sending a maliciously crafted .WAB file can persuade a user to execute this file, causing a buffer overflow; thus allowing arbitrary code execution in the logged-on user's contexts.

Short Name
HTTP:STC:OUTLOOK:WAB-BOF1
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Address Book Express Outlook Overflow1
Release Date
09/30/2015
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
3324
False Positive
Unknown

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