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MS11-094: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft PowerPoint Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2639142)
high Nessus Plugin ID 57280
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Synopsis
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through Microsoft PowerPoint.Description
The remote Windows host has a version of Microsoft PowerPoint that is affected by multiple vulnerabilities :- The application insecurely restricts the path used for loading external DLL files. This could lead to arbitrary code execution. (CVE-2011-3396)
- The application could cause memory to be corrupted when reading an invalid record in a specially crafted PowerPoint file. (CVE-2011-3413)
If a remote attacker can trick a user into opening a malicious PowerPoint file using the affected install, either vulnerability can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code subject to the user's privileges.
Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for PowerPoint 2007 and 2010, PowerPoint Viewer 2007, and Office Compatibility Pack.See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2011/ms11-094
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 57280
File Name: smb_nt_ms11-094.nasl
Version: 1.20
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 12/13/2011
Updated: 11/15/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Critical
Score: 9.2
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 8.1
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:microsoft:office, cpe:/a:microsoft:office_compatibility_pack, cpe:/a:microsoft:powerpoint, cpe:/a:microsoft:powerpoint_viewer
Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 12/13/2011
Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/13/2011
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2011-3396, CVE-2011-3413