CVE-2011-1269: Input Validation
First published: Fri May 13 2011(Updated: )
Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP2; Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac; Open XML File Format Converter for Mac; and Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats SP2 make unspecified function calls during file parsing without proper handling of memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PowerPoint document, aka "Presentation Memory Corruption RCE Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter | ||
| Microsoft Office | =2008 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 | =2002-sp3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1269?
CVE-2011-1269 has been classified as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1269?
To fix CVE-2011-1269, users should apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Office versions.
What versions are affected by CVE-2011-1269?
CVE-2011-1269 affects Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2, Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac, and the Office Compatibility Pack for 2007 File Formats.
Can CVE-2011-1269 be exploited via email attachments?
Yes, CVE-2011-1269 can be exploited through malicious email attachments that contain crafted PowerPoint files.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2011-1269?
While the best mitigation is to apply the available patches, users can also avoid opening untrusted PowerPoint files to reduce the risk of exploitation.
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