Vulnerability identifier: #VU1219
Vulnerability 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:
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 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
:
Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac: v.X
Microsoft Office:
Microsoft Office for Mac: 2004
External links
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
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.