MS.PowerPoint.File.Stack.Buffer.Overrun

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer-overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Office PowerPoint.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a specially crafted PowerPoint 4.0 format file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Microsoft PowerPoint 2000
Microsoft PowerPoint XP,
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 RTM-SP2
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 SP3
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 SP2

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply patch, available from the web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-017.mspx

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)