CVE-2011-1979 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Visio file, requiring immediate patching.
- 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-2011-1979?
CVE-2011-1979 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Visio, published on 10 Aug 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 Visio 2003 SP3 and 2007 SP2 does not properly validate objects in memory during Visio file parsing, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "Move Around the Block RCE Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1979?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Visio.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1979?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-1979 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-2011-1979 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-1979 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Visio
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jr54-2c44-3rq2.