Microsoft Organization Chart Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:31059

Info

Microsoft Organization Chart Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 31059
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2008-3956
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Sep 08 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 16 2015 05:54PM
Credit: Ivan Sanchez
Vulnerable: Microsoft Org Chart 2.00,19
Microsoft Org Chart 2
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Microsoft Organization Chart Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft Organization Chart is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability because of a memory-access violation.

Remote attackers can exploit this issue by enticing victims into opening a maliciously crafted Organization Chart document.

Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in a denial of service.

Microsoft Organization Chart 2.00,19 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

Microsoft Organization Chart Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

The following video is available to illustrate this issue:

http://www.nullcode.com.ar/ncs/crash/orgchart.htm

The following proof-of-concept document is available:

Solution / Fix

Microsoft Organization Chart Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

References

Microsoft Organization Chart Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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