Intrusion PreventionMS.Word.Element.Parsing.Memory.Corruption
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Memory Corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Word.
The vulnerability is caused by an error that occurs when the vulnerable application tries to repair a malformed word file. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, via a crafted word file.
Affected Products
Microsoft Word 2003 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Word Viewer
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/MS13-072
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 37040 |
| Created | Sep 11, 2013 |
| Updated | Mar 11, 2022 |
| CVE ID | |
| Risk |
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| Exploit Prediction Score | 53.23% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | MS_Office |
| Profile Type | BufferErrors |