MS.Office.PPT.File.Handling.Dll.Hijacking

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against a DLL hijacking vulnerability in Microsoft Office.
The vulnerability is due to a lack of input validation in Microsoft Office when handling the loading of DLL files. A remote attacker can exploit this to gain complete access to a vulnerable system.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Windows Vista
Windows Server 2008
Windows 7
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows 8 and Windows 8.1
Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows RT and Windows RT 8.1
Windows 10

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/MS15-132

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)