| VID |
26513 |
| Severity |
40 |
| Port |
139,445 |
| Protocol |
TCP |
| Class |
SMB |
| Detailed Description |
The hotfix (MS10-036, 983235) for 'Vulnerability in COM Validation in Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote Code Execution' has not been applied.
This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in COM validation in Microsoft Office. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Excel, Word, Visio, Publisher, or PowerPoint file with an affected version of Microsoft Office. The vulnerability cannot be exploited automatically through e-mail. For an attack to be successful a user must open an attachment that is sent in an e-mail message.
* Note: This check requires an account with administrative privileges which can log into the host to scan. Absence of these condition will result in the check not being performed and a False Negative for all vulnerable hosts.
* References:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-036.mspx
* Platforms Affected:
Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 3
2007 Microsoft Office System Service Pack 1 and 2 |
| Recommendation |
Apply the appropriate patch (983235)for your system, as listed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-036 at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-036.mspx
-- OR --
Patches for Windows platforms are also available from the Microsoft Windows Update Web site, http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Windows Update detects what version of Windows you are running and offers the appropriate patch. |
| Related URL |
CVE-2010-1263 (CVE) |
| Related URL |
40574 (SecurityFocus) |
| Related URL |
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