Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft PowerPoint

CVE-2019-1462

Summary

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft PowerPoint due to improper handling of objects in memory. An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the current user. If the current user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker could take control of the affected systems, install programs, view and modify data, and create new accounts with full user rights. The vulnerability can be triggered by convincing a user to open a specially crafted PowerPoint file, leading to serious implications for data security and system integrity. Users are advised to update their software to mitigate this risk.

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