Workaround for Microsoft Office Malformed EPS Filter Vulnerability (MS08-044)
| Check Point Reference: | SBP-2008-09 | |
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| Source: | Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-044 | |
| Industry Reference(s): | CVE-2008-3019 | |
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| Who is Vulnerable? Microsoft Office 2000 SP3 Microsoft Project 2002 SP1 Microsoft Office XP SP3 Microsoft Office 2003 SP2 Microsoft Office Converter Pack Microsoft Works 8 | ||
| Vulnerability Description A remote code execution vulnerability was reported in the way Microsoft Office handles malformed graphics image files. A remote attacker could exploit this issue via a specially crafted Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) file. EPS is a standard file format for importing and exporting PostScript files. It is usually a single page PostScript program that describes an illustration or an entire page. An EPS file can contain any combination of text, graphics and images. 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 MS08-044 |
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Vulnerability Details The vulnerability is due to a memory corruption error when a malformed EPS image file is opened by any of the affected Microsoft Office applications. A remote attacker could trigger this flaw by convincing a victim to open a specially crafted EPS image file. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow the attacker to take complete control of the affected system. |
Protection Overview
By enabling this protection, SmartDefense will detect and block the transferring of EPS files over HTTP.
Since the protection offered in this advisory may degrade performance and block access to legitimate files, users are advised to use this protection as a workaround till all systems are patched.
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.