Update Protection against Microsoft PowerPoint Invalid Build Object Casting Memory Corruption Vulnerability (MS09-017)
| Check Point Reference: | CPAI-2009-114 | |
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| Source: | Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-017 | |
| Industry Reference(s): | CVE-2009-0224 | |
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| Who is Vulnerable? Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2000 SP3 Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2002 SP3 Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 SP3 Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 SP1 Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 SP2 Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Microsoft Office PowerPoint Viewer 2003 SP3 Microsoft Office PowerPoint Viewer Microsoft Works 8.5 Microsoft Works 9.0 Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats SP2 | ||
| Vulnerability Description A memory corruption vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft PowerPoint. Microsoft PowerPoint is a popular graphics software for preparing slides and presentations. A remote attacker could exploit this issue via a malformed PowerPoint 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 MS09-017 |
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Vulnerability Details The vulnerability is due to a memory corruption error in Microsoft PowerPoint when reading an invalid record type in a specially crafted PowerPoint file. A remote attacker could trigger this flaw by convincing a victim to open a malformed PowerPoint file. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow execution of arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. |
Protection Overview
This protection will detect and block the transferring of malformed PowerPoint files over HTTP.
In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway/VPN-1 product to the latest IPS/SmartDefense update. For information on how to update IPS/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.