Microsoft Office XML Converter for Mac Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

BID:40533

Info

Microsoft Office XML Converter for Mac Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 40533
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2010-1254
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Jun 08 2010 12:00AM
Updated: Jun 15 2010 04:09PM
Credit: Rick Glaspie of Gilbert Public Schools in Gilbert, AZ
Vulnerable: Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter for Mac 0
Avaya Messaging Application Server MM 3.1
Avaya Messaging Application Server MM 3.0
Avaya Messaging Application Server MM 2.0
Avaya Messaging Application Server MM 1.1
Avaya Messaging Application Server 5
Avaya Messaging Application Server 4
Avaya Messaging Application Server 0
Avaya Meeting Exchange - Webportal 6.0
Avaya Meeting Exchange - Web Conferencing Server 0
Avaya Meeting Exchange - Streaming Server 0
Avaya Meeting Exchange - Recording Server 0
Avaya Meeting Exchange - Client Registration Server 0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Microsoft Office XML Converter for Mac Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Microsoft Office XML Converter for Mac is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability that affects filesystem Access Control Lists (ACLs).

A local attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with superuser privileges. Successful exploits may result in the complete compromise of affected computers.

Exploit / POC

Microsoft Office XML Converter for Mac Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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

Solution / Fix

Microsoft Office XML Converter for Mac Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released an advisory and updates. Please see the references for details.


Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter for Mac 0

References

Microsoft Office XML Converter for Mac Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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