MS.Office.PowerPoint.Insecure.Library.Loading

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This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Microsoft PowerPoint.
The vulnerability is caused by the way the vulnerable application loads "pp7x32.dll" and "pp4x322.dll". A remote attacker can exploit it to load and execute a malicious DLL.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 2
Microsoft Office 2010 (32-bit editions)
Microsoft Office 2010 (64-bit editions)
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats Service Pack 2 (KB2596843)
Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 2007 Service Pack 2 (KB2596912)

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

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrades or patches from the vendor:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS11-094.mspx

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)