Intrusion PreventionMS.Office.Wps.Font.Code.Execution
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer-overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Office.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a malicious .wps file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a crafted .wps file.
Affected Products
Microsoft Office 2000 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 1
Microsoft Works 8.5
Microsoft Works 9
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the patch, available from the vendor's web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-024.mspx
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 17490 |
| Created | Jun 11, 2009 |
| Updated | Mar 04, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2009-1533 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 87.66% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | MS_Office |