Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 SP2/2010 DLL-Loader untrusted search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 SP2/2010. It has been rated as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component DLL-Loader. Performing a manipulation results in untrusted search path. This vulnerability was named CVE-2011-3396. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 SP2/2010 (Presentation Software). This affects an unknown function of the component DLL-Loader. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a untrusted search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-426. The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 SP2 and 2010 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, aka "PowerPoint Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."

The weakness was presented 12/13/2011 as MS11-094 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). The advisory is shared at technet.microsoft.com. The public release was coordinated in cooperation with Microsoft. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2011-3396 since 09/09/2011. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are unknown but a private exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1574 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 57280 (MS11-094: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft PowerPoint Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2639142)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows : Microsoft Bulletins. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 110169 (Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (MS11-094)).

Applying the patch MS11-094 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at technet.microsoft.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 11927.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (57280), SecurityFocus (BID 50967†), OSVDB (77668†), Secunia (SA47208†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-34023†). Further details are available at computerworld.com. See VDB-4446, VDB-4470, VDB-4466 and VDB-4469 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Nessus ID: 57280
Nessus Name: MS11-094: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft PowerPoint Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2639142)
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OpenVAS ID: 902492
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft Office PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities (2639142)
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Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS11-094
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-3396 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-3396
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-4473

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SecurityFocus: 50967
Secunia: 47208 - Microsoft Office PowerPoint Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 77668
Vulnerability Center: 34023 - [MS11-094] Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 SP2 and 2010 DLL Loading Allows Remote Code Execution, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/21/2012 01:00
Updated: 03/20/2021 08:04
Changes: 01/21/2012 01:00 (79), 06/05/2019 13:13 (10), 03/20/2021 07:58 (4), 03/20/2021 08:04 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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