MS.Publisher.Pubconv.dll.Pointer.Overwrite.Memory.Corruption

Release Date Jan 19, 2012
Severity critical
Impact System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems
Description This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Memory Corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office Publisher. The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles a maliciously crafted .pub file. As a result, a remote attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, via a crafted .pub file.
Affected Products Microsoft Office Publisher 2003 Microsoft Office Publisher 2007
Recommended Actions Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor. http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms11-091/
Coverage IPS VCM
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) CVE-2011-1508
Reference/s http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/MS11-091.mspx (MS-ID)

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