Exploit
exploit:exploit_of_unpatched_microsoft_word_or_adobe_acrobat_vulnerabilities
Exploit activity described as using known vulnerabilities in outdated document software after a victim opened a malicious document.
Exploit activity described as using known vulnerabilities in outdated document software after a victim opened a malicious document.
“the file would attempt to exploit one of these known vulnerabilities to gain access to the computer.”
| Direction | Predicate | Other entity | Origin | EP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| outgoing | AFFECTS | Microsoft Word | Explicit | 30 |
| outgoing | AFFECTS | Adobe Acrobat | Explicit | 30 |
| incoming | INITIAL_ACCESS_VIA | Saudi Aramco cyber-attack (2012) | Derived | 30 |
Saudi Aramco cyber-attack (2012) INITIAL_ACCESS_VIA exploit of unpatched Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat vulnerabilities
The suspected phishing attachment could exploit known vulnerabilities in unpatched Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat installations.
Derived Confidence 90% · Jack Rhysider EP 30 Details
“the file would attempt to exploit one of these known vulnerabilities to gain access to the computer”
exploit of unpatched Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat vulnerabilities AFFECTS Microsoft Word
The exploit concerned known vulnerabilities in older versions of Microsoft Word.
Explicit Confidence 95% · Jack Rhysider EP 30 Details
“an older version of Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat that has known vulnerabilities”
exploit of unpatched Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat vulnerabilities AFFECTS Adobe Acrobat
The exploit concerned known vulnerabilities in older versions of Adobe Acrobat.
Explicit Confidence 95% · Jack Rhysider EP 30 Details
“an older version of Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat that has known vulnerabilities”