OSVDB ID: 29440

Title: Microsoft Word memmove Integer Overflow

Info

Disclosure

Oct 10, 2006

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Oct 10, 2006

Description

A local overflow exists in Word. The program fails to validate data passed to a memmove call resulting in an integer 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.

Products

Microsoft Corporation

Word

2000
2002
2003

Works Suite

2004
2005
2006

Office

2004 for Mac
v. X for Mac

References

Credit

  • Chen Xiao Bo - McAfee Avert Labs


Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/29440