Signature Detail

HTTP: Microsoft Powerpoint OfficeArtClient Remote Code Execution

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Powerpoint. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Extended Description

Microsoft PowerPoint is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing a victim to open a malicious PowerPoint file. Successful exploits will result in the execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application. Failed attempts will cause a denial-of-service condition.

Affected Products

• Microsoft office_2004_for_mac
• Microsoft office_2008_for_mac
• Microsoft office_compatibility_pack_2007 SP1
• Microsoft office_compatibility_pack_2007 SP2
• Microsoft office_compatibility_pack_2007
• Microsoft open_xml_file_format_converter_for_mac
• Microsoft powerpoint_2002 SP1
• Microsoft powerpoint_2002 SP2
• Microsoft powerpoint_2002 SP3
• Microsoft powerpoint_2002
• Microsoft powerpoint_2003 SP1
• Microsoft powerpoint_2003 SP2
• Microsoft powerpoint_2003 SP3
• Microsoft powerpoint_2003
• Microsoft powerpoint_2007 SP1
• Microsoft powerpoint_2007 SP2
• Microsoft powerpoint_2007

References

• BugTraq: 47700
• CVE: CVE-2011-1270
• CVE: CVE-2006-0022
• CVE: CVE-2011-1269