MS.Office.Filters.PICT.File.Format.Heap.Overflow

Release Date Aug 15, 2008
Severity critical
Impact System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Description This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Office Filters. The vulnerability is caused by an error that occurs when the vulnerable software handles a malicious Apple PICT / QuickDraw image file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by luring the victim to import the file in Office documents.
Affected Products Microsoft Office 2000 Service Pack 3 Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3 Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 2 Microsoft Office Project 2002 Service Pack 1 Microsoft Office Converter Pack Microsoft Works 8
Recommended Actions Apply the latest update from the vendor.
Coverage IPS VCM
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) CVE-2008-3021 CVE-2006-5992
Reference/s http://developer.apple.com/documentation/Carbon/Reference/QuickDraw_Ref/Reference/reference.html http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms08-044.mspx (MS-ID) http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30598 (BugTraq)

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