MS.Office.Publisher.File.Conversion.Buffer.Overflow

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer-overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Office Publisher.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a malformed Publisher file (.pub). It may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted Publisher file.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Microsoft Office Publisher 2002 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office Publisher 2003 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office Publisher 2007 Service Pack 1
Microsoft Office Publisher 2007 Service Pack 2

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Refer to the vendor's web site for the suggested workaround:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms10-023.mspx

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)