MS.PowerPoint.TextHeaderAtom.Record.Code.Execution

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attempt to exploit a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft PowerPoint.
The vulnerability results from insecure code in ppcore.dll. It can be exploited via a crafted Microsoft PowerPoint document. A successful exploit may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 Service Pack 3
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 Service Pack 3
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Service Pack 2
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac
Open XML File Format Converter for Mac
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats Service Pack 2

Impact logoImpact

System compromise: Arbitrary code execution.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply patch, available from the web site.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS11-036.mspx

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2021-01-11 16.995