MS.Office.RTF.File.OLE.autolink.Code.Execution
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Code Execution vulnerability in Microsoft Office and WordPad.
The vulnerability is due to improper handling of objects while the vulnerable software attempts to access a specially crafted RTF file. An attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the logged in user via a crafted RTF file.
Outbreak Alert
Microsoft has identified a phishing campaign conducted by the threat actor tracked as Storm-0978 targeting defense and government entities in Europe and North America. The campaign involved the abuse of CVE-2023-36884, a remote code execution vulnerability exploited via specially crafted Microsoft Office documents spread using phishing techniques.
Affected Products
Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 2 (32-bit editions)
Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 2 (64-bit editions)
Microsoft Office 2013 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions)
Microsoft Office 2013 Service Pack 1 (64-bit editions)
Microsoft Office 2016 (32-bit edition)
Microsoft Office 2016 (64-bit edition)
Microsoft Office 2019 (32-bit editions)
Microsoft Office 2019 (64-bit editions)
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 (32-bit editions)
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 (64-bit editions)
Office365 Semi-Annual Channel Extended (versions 2208 and 2202)
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0199
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36884
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
Date | Version | Detail |
---|---|---|
2024-03-13 | 27.748 | Sig Added |
2023-10-05 | 25.651 | Sig Added |
2023-08-03 | 25.614 | Sig Added |
2022-06-09 | 21.336 | Sig Added |
2021-12-15 | 19.219 | Sig Added |
2021-11-08 | 18.192 | Sig Added |
2021-09-30 | 18.168 | Sig Added |
2020-11-16 | 16.962 | Sig Added |
2019-07-03 | 14.642 | Sig Added |
2019-06-13 | 14.632 | Sig Added |