CVE-2011-3413: Code Injection
Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 SP2; Office 2008 for Mac; Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats SP2; and PowerPoint Viewer 2007 SP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via an invalid OfficeArt record in a PowerPoint document, aka "OfficeArt Shape RCE Vulnerability."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3413?
CVE-2011-3413 is considered critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3413?
To fix CVE-2011-3413, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Office and PowerPoint.
What are the affected versions in CVE-2011-3413?
CVE-2011-3413 affects Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 SP2, Office 2008 for Mac, Office Compatibility Pack for 2007 file formats SP2, and PowerPoint Viewer 2007 SP2.
What types of attacks can CVE-2011-3413 facilitate?
CVE-2011-3413 can enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through memory corruption.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-3413?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2011-3413; the recommended action is to update affected software.