CVE-2011-0041 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted EMF images exploiting an integer overflow in Windows GDI+.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2011-0041?

CVE-2011-0041 is a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 13 Apr 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Integer overflow in gdiplus.dll in GDI+ in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold and SP2, and Office XP SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted EMF image, aka "GDI+ Integer Overflow Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0041?

It affects 6 products.

Products include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Xp.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0041?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0041 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2011-0041 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-0041 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Microsoft Office vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-56wv-frpg-f7cc.

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