Intrusion PreventionMS.Word.SPRM.Code.Execution
Description
This indicates a possible attack against a buffer-overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Word.
The vulnerability is due to the software's inability to properly handle Word files that have a malformed record. A remote attacker may exploit this to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Products
Microsoft Office Word 2000-2007
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the patch, available at the vendor's web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-027.mspx
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
References
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17177/| ID | 17514 |
| Created | Jun 11, 2009 |
| Updated | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2009-0565 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 89.2% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | MS_Office |