MS.Office.wwlib.dll.Pointer.Handling.Memory.Corruption
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Memory Corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office.
The vulnerability is due to improper handling of certain objects when the vulnerable software attempts to access a specially crafted MS Office file. An attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the logged in user via a crafted office file.
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)
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/MS15-131
Telemetry
Coverage
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IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
Date | Version | Detail |
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2019-11-22 | 15.729 | Name:MS. Office. WWLIB. Pointer. Handling. Memory. Corruption:MS. Office. wwlib. dll. Pointer. Handling. Memory. Corruption |