Microsoft Word Code Execution Vulnerability

  Severity: CRITICAL
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2006-6561,MS07-014
  Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011

  DESCRIPTION

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2000, 2002, and Word Viewer 2003 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DOC file that triggers memory corruption, as demonstrated via the 12122006-djtest.doc file, a different issue than CVE-2006-5994 and CVE-2006-6456.

  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: 1000887
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1000887 - Microsoft Word Code Execution Vulnerability

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • Microsoft Office 2000 SP3
  • Microsoft Office 2003 SP2
  • Microsoft Office 2004
  • Microsoft Word 2000
  • Microsoft Word 2002
  • Microsoft Word 2003
  • Microsoft Word 2003 Viewer
  • Microsoft Works Suite 2004
  • Microsoft Works Suite 2005
  • Microsoft Works Suite 2006
  • Microsoft Office XP SP3

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