SB2006071701 - Remote code execution in Microsoft PowerPoint

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2006-3449)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect handling of input data when processing PowerPoint file, containing a malformed record. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PowerPoint file and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

2) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2006-3590)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness is due to memory corruption in mso.dll. By persuading the victim to open a specially crafted PPT file, containing a malformed shape container, a remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on vulnerable system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability was being actively exploited.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms06-048.aspx
• https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/922970