CVE-2011-3411 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Publisher file due to incorrect memory handling.
- 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-2011-3411?
CVE-2011-3411 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 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Publisher file that leverages incorrect handling of values in memory, aka "Publisher Invalid Pointer Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3411?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Publisher.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3411?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-3411 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-2011-3411 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-3411 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gqrg-cv49-5pc6.