MS.Office.RTF.Double.Free.Remote.Code.Execution

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Double Free vulnerability in Microsoft Office.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles a malformed RTF file. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, via a crafted RTF file.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Microsoft Word Viewer
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack Service Pack 3
Microsoft Word 2007 Service Pack 3

Impact logoImpact

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

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS15-033

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2019-01-04 13.518 Sig Added
2018-10-26 13.480 Sig Added