MS.Visio.DXF.File.Handling.Buffer.Overflow

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attempt to exploit a Memory Corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Visio.
The vulnerability is caused by an input validation error that occurs in DWGDP.DLL while processing malformed DXF files. It allows remote attackers to crash the vulnerable software or execute arbitrary code via a crafted DXF file.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Microsoft Visio 2010 Service Pack 1
Microsoft Visio Viewer 2010 Service Pack 1

Impact logoImpact

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

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS12-059.mspx

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2021-01-11 16.995 Sig Added