Microsoft Visio Object Header Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:28555

Info

Microsoft Visio Object Header Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 28555
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2008-1089
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Apr 08 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 08 2008 09:28PM
Credit: An anonymous researcher
Vulnerable: Microsoft Visio 2007 SP1
Microsoft Visio 2007 0
Microsoft Visio 2003 SP3
Microsoft Visio 2003 SP2
Microsoft Visio 2002 SP2
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Microsoft Visio Object Header Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft Visio is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability because it fails to adequately handle user-supplied data.

Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user running the application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

Exploit / POC

Microsoft Visio Object Header Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Microsoft Visio Object Header Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Microsoft released an advisory and fixes to address this issue. Please see the references for more information.


Microsoft Visio 2002 SP2

Microsoft Visio 2003 SP3

Microsoft Visio 2007 0

Microsoft Visio 2007 SP1

Microsoft Visio 2003 SP2

References

Microsoft Visio Object Header Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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