Office.OCX.ActiveX.Control.OpenWebFile.Arbitrary.File.Execution
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against an Arbitrary Program Download and Execution vulnerability in multiple Microsoft Office OCX ActiveX controls.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the software handles a specially crafted web page.
Affected Products
Microsoft Office OCX Word Viewer OCX 3.2
Microsoft Office OCX PowerPoint Viewer OCX 3.1
Microsoft Office OCX Office Viewer OCX 3.0.1
Microsoft Office OCX Excel Viewer OCX 3.2
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Currently we are not aware of any vendor supplied patch for this issue.
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |