Intrusion PreventionMS.PowerPoint.File.Format.Converter.Code.Execution
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Office PowerPoint.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the affected software handles a specially crafted PowerPoint4.0 format file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Products
Microsoft PowerPoint 2000
Microsoft PowerPoint XP,
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 RTM-SP2
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 SP3
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 SP2
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) |
Version Updates
| Date | Version | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-08 | 18.192 | Sig Added |
| ID | 17432 |
| Created | May 14, 2009 |
| Updated | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2009-0226 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 94.11% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | MS_Office |