Microsoft Office OCX ActiveX controls OpenWebFile program execution

Added: 01/30/2009
BID: 33243

Background

Microsoft Office OCX is a suite of ActiveX document containers to create, open, edit, and print Microsoft Office files.

Problem

A vulnerability in multiple Office OCX ActiveX controls allows a web page to execute remote programs using the OpenWebFile method.

Resolution

Apply an update when available.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33243

Limitations

Exploit works on Office Viewer OCX 3.2 and requires a user to load the exploit page in Internet Explorer.

Platforms

Windows

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