Remote code execution in Microsoft PowerPoint
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2006-4694 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software |
Other Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Office Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Office for Mac Client/Desktop applications / Office applications |
| Vendor |
Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU1219
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 8.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2006-4694
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability is caused by a boundary error when parsing malformed records within the PowerPoint file. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .ppt file, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.
Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited.
Mitigation
Install the following patches:
Microsoft Office 2000 Service Pack 3 — Download the update (KB923093)
Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3 — Download the update (KB923092)
Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 — Download the update (KB923091)
Microsoft PowerPoint 2004 for Mac - Download the update (KB924999)
Microsoft PowerPoint v. X for Mac - Download the update (KB924998)
Vulnerable software versions
: 2000 - 2003
Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac: v.X
Microsoft Office: XP - 2003
Microsoft Office for Mac: 2004
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3::::2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3::::2002:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3::::2003:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_powerpoint_for_mac:v.X:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office:XP:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office: 2000 Service Pack 3:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_for_mac:2004:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/925984
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms06-058.aspx
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/231204
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.
