File Converter Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

  Severity: CRITICAL
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2009-1533,MS09-024
  Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011

  DESCRIPTION

 Buffer overflow in the Works for Windows document converters in Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, Office XP SP3, Office 2003 SP3, Office 2007 SP1, and Works 8.5 and 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Works .wps file that triggers memory corruption, aka "File Converter Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.

  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1003572
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1003572 - File Converter Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • microsoft office 2000
  • microsoft office 2003
  • microsoft office_xp sp3
  • microsoft works 8.5
  • microsoft works 9.0

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