29448 : Microsoft PowerPoint Crafted File Unspecified Code Execution
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Disclosure
Oct 10, 2006

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

Description

 Microsoft PowerPoint contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to execute arbitrary code. The issue is triggered when when a user opens a malicious PowerPoint PPT file. It is possible that the flaw may allow to execute code with the privileges of the user resulting in a loss of integrity. No further details have been provided.

Classification

 Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

 Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products
Microsoft Corporation
Watch-list
PowerPoint
Watch-list
 2000
XP
2003
2004 for Mac
v.X for Mac

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Credit
  • Chris Ries - VigilantMinds Inc.

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