MS.Office.Web.Components.Memory

NameMS.Office.Web.Components.Memory.Corruption
Last Updated DateJul 23, 2009
Release DateMay 14, 2009
SeverityHigh
ImpactSystem Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
DescriptionThis indicates an attempt to exploit a memory-corruption vulnerability in the ActiveX Control of Microsoft Office Web Components.

The vulnerability is caused by an error that occurs when the vulnerable software handles malicious parameters of the methods "AddIn" and "Evaluate". It may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Affected ProductsMicrosoft Office 2003 Service Pack 3
Recommended ActionsPlease refer to Microsoft advisory for patches or updates:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms09-043.mspx
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2009-1136
Microsoft Bulletin IDMS09-043   http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms09-043.mspx
Reference/shttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35642 (BugTraq)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/973472.mspx
http://www.milw0rm.com/exploits/9163
http://www.milw0rm.com/exploits/9224
http://xeye.us/blog/
Reference: VID-17169