MS.Word.Wordart.Doc.DoS
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Denial of Service vulnerability in Microsoft Office Word.
The vulnerability results from an error when the software handles a maliciously crafted ".doc" file containing "wordart". A remote attacker may exploit this, resulting in a Denial of Service condition.
Affected Products
Microsoft Office 2003
Microsoft Office 2003 SP1
Microsoft Word 2003
Impact
Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply patch available from the website.
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/search.aspx?q=home+office
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
Date | Version | Detail |
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2020-12-02 | 16.972 |