Title: Microsoft Office PNG Processing Unspecified Code Execution
Info
Disclosure
Jul 11, 2006
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Nov 29, 2006
Description
A local overflow exists in Microsoft Office, Project and Works Suite. The PNG filter (PNG32.FLT) fails to validate PNG files resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted file, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Patch / RCS
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified,
Vendor Verified
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability.