Microsoft Works Converter section length header code execution
| works-section-header-code-execution (40095) |  High Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Works Converter could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper validation of section length headers when converting Works (.wps) documents to Rich Text Format (.rtf). By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted .wps file using an affected version of Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works, a remote attacker could execute arbitrary code on the system.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft, Office 2003 SP2
- Microsoft, Office 2003 SP3
- Microsoft, Works 2005
- Microsoft, Works 8.0
- Microsoft, Works 6 File Converter
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-011. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- iDefense Labs PUBLIC ADVISORY: 02.12.08, Microsoft Office Works Converter Heap Overflow Vulnerability at http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=659.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-011, Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Works File Converter Could Allow Remote Code Execution (947081) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-011.mspx.
- ASA-2008-070: MS08-011 Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Works File Converter Could Allow Remote Code Execution (947081)
- BID-27657: Microsoft Works File Converter Section Length Header Remote Heap Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-0216: wkcvqd01.dll in Microsoft Works 6 File Converter, as used in Office 2003 SP2, Works 8.0, and Works Suite 2005, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .wps file with crafted section length headers, aka Microsoft Works File Converter Input Validation Vulnerability.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2008-0513: Microsoft Works File Converter Code Execution Vulnerabilities (MS08-011)
- SA28904: Microsoft Works File Converter File Parsing Vulnerabilities
- SECTRACK ID: 1019386: Microsoft Works/Microsoft Office Bug in Processing '.wps' File Section Length Headers Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Reported:
Feb 12, 2008
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