OSVDB ID: 29448

Title: Microsoft PowerPoint Crafted File Unspecified Code Execution

Info

Disclosure

Oct 10, 2006

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Oct 10, 2006

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
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Solution: Patch / RCS
Exploit: Exploit Public
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

PowerPoint

2000
XP
2003
2004 for Mac
v.X for Mac

References

Credit

  • Chris Ries - VigilantMinds Inc.


Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/29448