CVE-2011-1508 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Microsoft Publisher file due to improper memory management.
- 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-2011-1508?
CVE-2011-1508 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Dec 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
Microsoft Publisher 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP2 and SP3, does not properly manage memory allocations for function pointers, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Publisher file, aka "Publisher Function Pointer Overwrite Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1508?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Publisher.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1508?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-1508 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-2011-1508 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-1508 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-36xv-45pm-m623.