Intrusion PreventionMS.Office.Publisher.Invalid.Pointer.Remote.Code.Execution
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Microsoft Office.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles a maliciously crafted publisher file. As a result, a remote attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, via a crafted publisher file.
Affected Products
Microsoft Publisher 2003 Service Pack 3
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS11-091.mspx
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 30602 |
| Created | Dec 15, 2011 |
| Updated | Mar 17, 2021 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2011-3411 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 94.39% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | MS_Office |