Intrusion PreventionMS.Word.PlfLfo.Memory.Corruption
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a memory-corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Word.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a crafted Word file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a crafted Word file.
Affected Products
Microsoft Office Word 2000 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office Word 2002 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the patch supplied by the vendor:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS08-072.mspx.
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 16737 |
| Created | Dec 12, 2008 |
| Updated | Jan 08, 2021 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2008-4024 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 94.26% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | MS_Office |