CVE-2011-1270 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted PowerPoint document, affecting Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 and 2003.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-1270?
CVE-2011-1270 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Powerpoint, published on 13 May 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PowerPoint document, aka "Presentation Buffer Overrun RCE Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1270?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Powerpoint.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1270?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-1270 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2011-1270 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-1270 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Powerpoint
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5qm3-vx4p-pj88.