(MS11-036) Vulnerabilities in Microsoft PowerPoint Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2545814)
Severity: HIGH
CVE Identifier: CVE-2011-1270
Advisory Date: MAY 11, 2011
DESCRIPTION
This security update resolves two reported vulnerabilities in Microsoft PowerPoint. The vulnerabilities allow remote code execution if a user opens a maliciously-crafted PowerPoint file. An attacker who successfully exploited either of these vulnerabilities could gain the same user rights as the logged-on user. The update addresses the vulnerabilities by correcting the way that PowerPoint handles memory when parsing specially crafted PowerPoint files.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
For information on patches specific to the affected software, please proceed to the Microsoft Web page.
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 2
- Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
- Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac
- Open XML File Format Converter for Mac
- Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word
- Excel
- and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats Service Pack 2
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