MS.PowerPoint.OutlineTextRefAtom.Memory.Corruption

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against a memory-corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office PowerPoint.
Microsoft Office PowerPoint could allow a remote attacker to crash or execute arbitrary code, caused by an unexpected OutlineTextRefAtom value contained within a PowerPoint file.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2000 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2002 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems
Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Refer to the vendor's web site for the suggested workaround:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/969136.mspx

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)