#VU1228 Buffer overflow in Microsoft Client/Desktop applications
Vulnerability identifier: #VU1228
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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft Office for Mac
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft Project
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft Visio
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when parsing record lengths in Office documents. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Office 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.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website:
- Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 - Download the update (KB917151)
- Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3 - Download the update (KB917150)
- Microsoft Office 2000 Service Pack 3 - Download the update (KB917152)
- Microsoft Project 2002 Service Pack 1 - Download the update (KB917150)
- Microsoft Visio 2002 Service Pack 2 - Download the update (KB917150)
- Microsoft Project 2000 Service Release 1 Download the update (KB917152)
- Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
- Microsoft Office v. X for Mac
Vulnerable software versions
Microsoft Office: 2000
Microsoft Office for Mac: 2004 - v.X
Microsoft Project:
Microsoft Visio:
External links
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms06-038.aspx
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.
