MS.Office.PowerPoint.OfficeArt.Shape.RCE.Memory.Corruption
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a Memory Corruption vulnerability in Microsoft PowerPoint.
The vulnerability is caused by an error that occurs when the vulnerable
software handles a malicious ".ppt" file. A remote attacker may exploit this to
execute arbitrary code.
Affected Products
Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 2
Microsoft Office 2010 (32-bit editions)
Microsoft Office 2010 (64-bit editions)
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac (KB2644354)
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats Service Pack 2 (KB2596843)
Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 2007 Service Pack 2 (KB2596912)
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrades or patches from the vendor:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS11-094.mspx
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |