On Tuesday, May 12, 2009 the Sourcefire VRT released an updated Snort® Rule pack providing detection for the vulnerabilities disclosed in Microsoft Security Advisory MS09-017. These vulnerabilities affect Microsoft PowerPoint.
The complete VRT Advisory is available at: http://www.snort.org/vrt/advisories/vrt-rules-2009-05-12.html
A complete list of new and updated rules is available at: http://www.snort.org/vrt/docs/ruleset_changelogs/changes-2009-05-12.html
As a member of the Microsoft MAPP program, the Sourcefire VRT is the only source of Snort rules that receives advance notification of Microsoft Vulnerability Information. This program enables the VRT to lead the IPS industry in delivering same day protection for vulnerabilities disclosed in Microsoft Security Advisories.
Sourcefire VRT Certified Rules updates are available immediately to subscribers. Registered users of www.snort.org can access VRT rules updates 30-days after their initial release.
For more information on the Sourcefire VRT or information on a subscription please visit: http://www.snort.org/vrt/why_subscribe.html
Mike Guiterman
Snort Community Manager
Sourcefire, Inc.