Microsoft Word Malformed Object Pointer Remote Code Execution
Severity: HIGH
CVE Identifier: CVE-2006-2492
Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011
DESCRIPTION
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Word in Office 2000 SP3, Office XP SP3, Office 2003 Sp1 and SP2, and Microsoft Works Suites through 2006, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed object pointer, as originally reported by ISC on 20060519 for a zero-day attack.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1000468
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1000468 - Microsoft Word Malformed Object Pointer Remote Code Execution
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Microsoft Word 2003