Everyone needs to be aware of a new PowerPoint vulnerability that is actively being exploited and that does not currently have a patch available to address it. Microsoft is currently investigating the issue and may issue a patch sometime in the near future. Take caution when opening PowerPoint presentations that you are not explicitly expecting from a customer. I would also suggest staying away from any online presentations you may bump into or emails you happen to receive from a friend that include a PowerPoint attachment. Be safe ask the friend before opening the attachment.
Here’s some additional information about the vulnerability.
Network World Article – http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/040309-attackers-exploit-critical-powerpoint.html
MS Security Advisory – http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/969136.mspx
PC World - http://www.pcworld.com/article/162579/article.html?tk=nl_dnxnws
