Update Protection against Microsoft Word Drawing Object Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (MS08-026)
| Check Point Reference: | CPAI-2008-068 | |
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| Source: | Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-026 | |
| Industry Reference(s): | CVE-2008-1091 | |
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| Who is Vulnerable? Microsoft Word 2000 SP3 Microsoft Word 2002 SP3 Microsoft Word 2003 SP2 Microsoft Word 2003 SP3 Microsoft Word Viewer 2003 Microsoft Word Viewer 2003 SP3 Microsoft Word 2007 Microsoft Word 2007 SP1 Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats | ||
| Vulnerability Description A remote code execution vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft Word. Microsoft Word is a popular word processing software. A remote attacker could exploit this issue via a malformed Word file. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow execution of arbitrary code on a target system. |
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Update/Patch Available Apply patches: Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-026 |
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Vulnerability Details The vulnerability is due to a memory calculation error in Microsoft Word that fails to properly handle specially crafted Rich Text Format (.rtf) files. A remote attacker could trigger this flaw by convincing a victim to open a specially crafted Word file. Successful exploitation of this issue may corrupt system memory allowing execution of arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. |
Protection Overview
By enabling this protection, SmartDefense will detect and block the transferring of malformed Word files over HTTP.
Please note that the protection offered in this advisory may block access to legitimate internet sites that were created via older and less secure techniques.
In order for the protection to be activated, update your VPN-1 product to the latest SmartDefense update. For information on how to update SmartDefense, go to SBP-2006-05, Protection tab and select the version of your choice.
To configure the defense, select your product from the list below and follow the related protection steps.