CVE-2011-0093 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a maliciously crafted Visio file.
- 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-2011-0093?
CVE-2011-0093 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Visio, published on 10 Feb 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
ELEMENTS.DLL in Microsoft Visio 2002 SP2, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP2 does not properly parse structures during the opening of a Visio file, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a file containing a malformed structure, aka "Visio Data Type Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0093?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Visio.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0093?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0093 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2011-0093 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-0093 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Visio
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p8jh-8r88-35rc.