CVE-2011-0655: Input Validation
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 SP2 and 2010; Office 2004, 2008, and 2011 for Mac; Open XML File Format Converter for Mac; Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats SP2; PowerPoint Viewer; PowerPoint Viewer 2007 SP2; and PowerPoint Web App do not properly validate TimeColorBehaviorContainer Floating Point records in PowerPoint documents, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted document containing an invalid record, aka "Floating Point Techno-color Time Bandit RCE Vulnerability."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0655?
CVE-2011-0655 has a severity rating that is considered critical due to its potential exploitation leading to remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0655?
To fix CVE-2011-0655, you should update your affected Microsoft Office products to the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2011-0655?
CVE-2011-0655 affects several Microsoft products including PowerPoint 2007 SP2, 2010, Office 2004, 2008, and 2011 for Mac, among others.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2011-0655?
Exploitation of CVE-2011-0655 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-0655?
While the recommended solution is to apply patches, users can mitigate risks by avoiding opening unknown PowerPoint files until a fix is applied.