MS.PowerPoint.CurrentUserAtom.Remote.Code.Execution
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft PowerPoint.
The vulnerability exists in the way that PowerPoint handles a specially crafted record in PowerPoint files. It may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Affected Products
PowerPoint 2000
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply patch, available from the web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-017.mspx
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |