MS.Office.Word.Code.Execution

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against an Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Microsoft Word.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a specially crafted ".docx" file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 2 and Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office 2010 and Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions)
Microsoft Office 2010 and Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1 (64-bit editions)
Microsoft Office for Mac 2011

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrades or patches from the vendor:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS11-089.mspx

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)