MS.Office.PTLS7.RTF.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 a certain component when 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.
Affected Products
Microsoft Word 2016 (32-bit edition)
Microsoft Word 2016 (64-bit edition)
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016 64Bit Edition
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/MS17-002
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
Date | Version | Detail |
---|---|---|
2019-06-10 | 14.629 | Severity:critical:high |
2019-01-04 | 13.518 | Sig Added |