MS.Office.Document.Handling.Memory.Corruption

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attempt to exploit a remote Code Execution vulnerability in Microsoft Office.
The vulnerability results from insecure code in "MSO.DLL", a shared library used by Microsoft Office. It can be exploited via a crafted Microsoft Office document. A successful exploit may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Microsoft Visio 2002 Standard SP2
Microsoft Visio 2002 Professional SP2
Microsoft Visio 2002 SP1-SP2
Microsoft Visio 2002
Microsoft Project 2002
Microsoft Project 2002 SP1 - SP2
Microsoft Project 2002
Microsoft Project 2000 SR1
Microsoft Project 2000
Microsoft Office XP SP1 -SP3
Microsoft Office XP
Microsoft Office X for Mac
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
Microsoft Office 2003 SP1-SP2
Microsoft Office 2003
Microsoft Office 2000 Korean Version
Microsoft Office 2000 Japanese Version
Microsoft Office 2000 Chinese Version
Microsoft Office 2000 SP1-SP3
Microsoft Office 2000

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Arbitrary code execution.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Refer to the vendor's web site for a suggested workaround.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS06-038.mspx

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)