Microsoft PowerPoint unspecified .ppt file code execution

powerpoint-presentation-file-code-execution (29225) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

Microsoft PowerPoint could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system caused by improper handling of malformed presentation files. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a victim to open a malicious PowerPoint presentation (.ppt) either by sending the malicious file to a victim as an email attachment or by hosting it on a Web site.

Note: It has been reported that this vulnerability is being exploited by the Trojan.Controlppt.W and Trojan.Controlppt.X (also known as PPDropper.F and Exploit-PPT.d).

Platforms Affected:

  • Microsoft, Office 2000 SP3
  • Microsoft, Office 2003 SP1
  • Microsoft, Office 2003 SP2
  • Microsoft, Office 2004
  • Microsoft, Office X Mac OS
  • Microsoft, Office XP SP3
  • Microsoft, PowerPoint 2000
  • Microsoft, PowerPoint 2002
  • Microsoft, PowerPoint 2003
  • Microsoft, PowerPoint 2004 Mac OS
  • Microsoft, PowerPoint X Mac OS

Remedy:

Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in the latest Microsoft Security Bulletin. See References.

— OR —

Use Microsoft Automatic Update if it is supported by your operating system. The original bulletin issued by Microsoft has been superseded.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

Reported:

Sep 27, 2006

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