Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft PowerPoint Products
CVE-2011-0655

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Open Xml File Format Converter
Office
Powerpoint
Powerpoint Web App
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 April 2011

Summary

Microsoft PowerPoint products including various versions for both Windows and Mac exhibit a vulnerability due to improper validation of TimeColorBehaviorContainer Floating Point records. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial of service through specially crafted PowerPoint documents. The risk is amplified as affected users may unknowingly open the malicious files, resulting in potential exploitation.

References

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_MS
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-102A.html
third-party-advisoryx_refsource_CERT
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025340
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK

EPSS Score

66% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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