MS.Word.RTF.File.Handling.Memory.Corruption

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attempt to exploit an Integer Overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Word.
The vulnerability is caused by an error that occurs when the vulnerable software handles a malicious "RTF" file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted "RTF" file.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Microsoft Office 2000 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 2
Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 3
2007 Microsoft Office System
Microsoft Outlook 2007
2007 Microsoft Office System Service Pack 1
Microsoft Outlook 2007 Service Pack 1
Microsoft Word Viewer 2003
Microsoft Word Viewer 2003 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats Service Pack 1
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac

Impact logoImpact

System compromise: Remote code execution.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the patch available from the web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-026.mspx

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)