Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 File Loader memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft PowerPoint 2000. It has been declared as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component File Loader. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2001-0005. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 (Presentation Software). This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component File Loader. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in the parsing mechanism of the file loader in Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

The weakness was disclosed 02/12/2001 with Microsoft as MS01-002 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). The advisory is shared for download at microsoft.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2001-0005. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Applying the patch MS01-002 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at microsoft.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (5996), SecurityFocus (BID 2297†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-4216†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Patch: MS01-002

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02/12/2001 +21 days 🔍
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07/03/2014 +3718 days 🔍
06/05/2019 +1798 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS01-002
Organization: Microsoft
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-0005 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0005
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16372
X-Force: 5996
SecurityFocus: 2297 - Microsoft PowerPoint Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 4216 - [MS01-002] Buffer Overflow in Microsoft PowerPoint 2000, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 07/03/2014 10:24
Updated: 06/05/2019 13:14
Changes: 07/03/2014 10:24 (61), 06/05/2019 13:14 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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