(MS10-088) Vulnerabilities in Microsoft PowerPoint Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2293386)

  Severity: HIGH
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2010-2573
  Advisory Date: FEB 11, 2011

  DESCRIPTION

This update resolves two vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office that could allow a malicious user to execute code remotely when users open a specially crafted PowerPoint file. The said vulnerabilities could allow attackers to install programs, access data or create new accounts with full user rights.

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

For information on patches specific to the affected software, please proceed to the Microsoft Web page.

Trend Micro clients using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) may refer to the table below for the pattern filter identifier(s):

Vulnerability ID Identifier & Title IDF First Pattern Version IDF First Pattern Release Version
CVE-2010-2573 1004499 - PowerPoint Integer Underflow Causes Heap Corruption Vulnerability 10-035 Nov 10, 2010

  SOLUTION

  PATCH: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-088.mspx

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1004499
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: PowerPoint Integer Underflow Causes Heap Corruption Vulnerability

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3
  • Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 3
  • Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
  • Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer Service Pack 2