Intrusion PreventionMS.Windows.RTF.Insecure.DLL.Loading
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Microsoft Office.
The vulnerability is due to an improper search path in the application leading to insecure loading of a dll file. An attacker can exploit this by tricking an unsuspecting user into opening a file from a directory and execute arbitrary code within the context of the application.
Affected Products
Windows Vista
Windows Server 2008
Windows 7
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows 8.1
Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows RT 8.1
Windows 10
Server Core installation option
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/MS16-014
Telemetry
Coverage
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Version Updates
| Date | Version | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-10 | 14.521 | Sig Added |
| ID | 42054 |
| Created | Feb 09, 2016 |
| Updated | May 02, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2016-0042 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 8.68% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | Other |