Vulnerability identifier: #VU1202

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2006-3449

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
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

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect handling of input data when processing PowerPoint file, containing a malformed record. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PowerPoint file and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 - https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=B7B5615B-7C20-4C49-892F-7F4CCC2D6006
Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 - https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=A9C7E43B-A0A6-4C81-87ED-3F4DED78EAEA
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 - https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=DE1CB2A7-5D4C-44B8-BC40-7E0A88CC3081
PowerPoint 2004 for Mac - https://www.microsoft.com/mac
PowerPoint v. X for Mac - https://www.microsoft.com/mac

Vulnerable software versions

:

Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac: 2004 - v.X

Microsoft Office:

Microsoft Office for Mac: 2004

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External links
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms06-048.aspx

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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.