CVE-2011-0655: Input Validation
First published: Wed Apr 13 2011(Updated: )
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."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter | ||
| Microsoft Office | =2008 | |
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 | =2010 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft PowerPoint Web App | ||
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office PowerPoint Viewer | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office PowerPoint | ||
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 | =2010 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2011 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025340
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-102A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0941
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-022
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12624
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.
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