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AusCERT Update AU-2006.0030 - [Win]
Recently reported PowerPoint vulnerability has existing patch
23 August 2006

        AusCERT Update Summary
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Product:              Microsoft PowerPoint
Operating System:     Windows
Impact:               Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands
Access:               Remote/Unauthenticated
CVE Names:            CVE-2006-4274 CVE-2006-0009
Member content until: Wednesday, September 20 2006

Ref:                  AL-2006.0070

The new Microsoft PowerPoint vulnerability reported in AL-2006.0070 [1]
has been confirmed to actually be an old vulnerability [2] patched in March
of this year.

Users and administrators who have not applied patch MS06-012 should do so as
soon as possible to protect against current in-the-wild exploits.

REFERENCES:

        [1] AusCERT Alert AL-2006.0070
            https://www.auscert.org.au/6647

        [2] Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-012
            http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS06-012.mspx

AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate.  However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.

If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in 
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT 
Incident Reporting Form at:

        http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192

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