MS.Office.RTF.File.Handling.Type.Confusion

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against a remote Code Execution vulnerability in Microsoft Office.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a specially crafted 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 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 Excel 2013 RT Service Pack 1
Microsoft Office 2016 (32-bit edition)
Microsoft Office 2016 (64-bit edition)

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.
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8510

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2019-02-01 14.540 Name:Microsoft.
Office.
RTF.
File.
Handling.
Type.
Confusion:MS.
Office.
RTF.
File.
Handling.
Type.
Confusion