MS.Works.File.Converter.Stack.Overflow

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer-overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Works File Converter.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a specially crafted WPS file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Microsoft Works 6 File Converter

Impact logoImpact

System compromise

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the patch available at the vendor's web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-011.mspx

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)