Intrusion PreventionMS.Publisher.Pubconv.dll.Pointer.Overwrite.Memory.Corruption
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
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms11-091/
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 30727 |
| Created | Jan 19, 2012 |
| Updated | May 04, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2011-1508 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 31.41% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows, MacOS |
| Affected App | MS_Office |