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MS.Windows.OLE.Property.Remote.Code.Execution

Release Date

Dec 15, 2011

Severity

critical

Impact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

Description

This indicates an attempt to exploit a Memory Corruption vulnerability in OpenOffice.

The vulnerability is caused by an error that occurs when the vulnerable software handles a maliciously crafted OLE file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Products

Windows XP Service Pack 3
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems

Recommended Actions

Refer to the vendor's web site for a suggested workaround:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms11-093.mspx

Coverage

IPS
VCM

Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)

CVE-2011-3400

Reference/s

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/MS11-093.mspx (MS-ID)
https://portal.telussecuritylabs.com/threat/TSL20111213-12

Reference: VID-30605