Intrusion PreventionMS.Word.DOC.Handling.Out.Of.Bounds.Memory.Code.Execution
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 doc file. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, via a crafted doc file.
Affected Products
Microsoft Word 2007
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 Excel for Mac 2011
Microsoft Word 2016 for Mac
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack Service Pack 3
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/MS16-133
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 43378 |
| Created | Nov 08, 2016 |
| Updated | May 02, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2016-7234 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 48.56% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows, MacOS |
| Affected App | MS_Office |