Microsoft Windows PPT File Routing Slip Remote Code Execution
Severity: MEDIUM
CVE Identifier: CVE-2006-0009,MS06-012
Advisory Date: FEB 21, 2011
DESCRIPTION
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, XP SP3, and other versions and packages, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a routing slip that is longer than specified by the provided length field, as exploited by malware such as TROJ_MDROPPER.BH and Trojan.PPDropper.E in attacks against PowerPoint.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1000215
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1000215 - Microsoft Windows PPT File Routing Slip Code Execution
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Microsoft Office 2000 SP3
- Microsoft Office 2003 SP1
- Microsoft Office 2003 SP2
- Microsoft Office 2004
- Microsoft Office XP SP3
- Microsoft Office v. X
- Microsoft Works Suite 2000
- Microsoft Works Suite 2001
- Microsoft Works Suite 2002
- Microsoft Works Suite 2003
- Microsoft Works Suite 2004
- Microsoft Works Suite 2005
- Microsoft Works Suite 2006
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