Microsoft Project file memory allocation code execution
| project-file-code-execution (41447) |  High Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Project could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper validation of memory resource allocation when opening Project files. By persuading a victim to open a malicious Project file, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to corrupt memory and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the application to crash.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft, Project 2000 SR1
- Microsoft, Project 2002 SP1
- Microsoft, Project 2003 SP2
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-018. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- HPSBST02329 SSRT080048 rev.1 HPSBST02329 SSRT080048 rev.1, Storage Management Appliance (SMA), Microsoft Patch Applicability MS08-018 to MS08-025 at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&objectID=c01433452.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-018, Vulnerability in Microsoft Project Could Allow Remote Code Execution (950183) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS08-018.mspx.
- NORTEL BULLETIN ID: 2008008788, Rev 1, Centrex IP Client Manager (CICM) response to Microsoft April security bulletin at http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=716807.
- ASA-2008-159: MS08-018 Vulnerability in Microsoft Project Could Allow Remote Code Execution (950183)
- BID-28607: Microsoft Project Resource Memory Allocation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-1088: Microsoft Project 2000 Service Release 1, 2002 SP1, and 2003 SP2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Project file, related to improper validation of memory resource allocations.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2008-1142: Microsoft Project Memory Validation Vulnerability (MS08-018)
- SA29690: Microsoft Project Unspecified Code Execution Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1019797: Microsoft Project Memory Error Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
- US-CERT VU#155563: Microsoft Office Project vulnerable to remote code execution via specially crafted Project file
Reported:
Apr 08, 2008
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