Vulnerability identifier: #VU1389
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
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to integer overflow in GDI+ when parsing Office Art Property Tables. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Microsoft Office file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website:
Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3:
https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=b4ac7fbe-dd19-4940-a576-89a6b7ed602d
Vulnerable software versions
Microsoft Office:
External links
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms09-062.aspx
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.