Intrusion PreventionMS.Office.Word.Type.Confusion.Memory.Corruption
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Memory Corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles a maliciously crafted MS Office file. An attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the logged in user via a crafted office file.
Affected Products
Microsoft Word 2007 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 2 (32-bit editions)
Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 2 (64-bit editions)
Microsoft Word 2010 Service Pack 2 (32-bit editions)
Microsoft Word 2010 Service Pack 2 (64-bit editions)
Microsoft Word 2013 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions)
Microsoft Word 2013 Service Pack 1 (64-bit editions)
Microsoft Word 2013 RT Service Pack 1
Microsoft Word for Mac 2011
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack Service Pack 3
Word Automation Services on Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 Service Pack 2
Word Automation Services on Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 Service Pack 1
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server 2010 Service Pack 2
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server 2013 Service Pack 1
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS15-033
Telemetry
Coverage
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Version Updates
| Date | Version | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-03-18 | 18.040 | Sig Added |
| 2020-11-16 | 16.962 | Sig Added |
| 2019-12-31 | 15.751 |
| ID | 40393 |
| Created | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Updated | Apr 04, 2021 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2015-1649 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 89.92% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | MS_Office |