Title: Microsoft Office Malformed Smart Tag Arbitrary Code Execution
Info
Disclosure
Oct 10, 2006
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Oct 10, 2006
Description
A remote overflow exists in Microsoft Office. Office fails to properly handle a boundary error resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can execute arbitrary code.
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.