Microsoft Publisher Array Index Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
BID:45282
Info
Microsoft Publisher Array Index Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 45282 |
| Class: | Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions |
| CVE: |
CVE-2010-3955 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Dec 14 2010 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Dec 16 2010 02:44PM |
| Credit: | Chaouki Bekrar of VUPEN Vulnerability Research Team |
| Vulnerable: |
Microsoft Publisher 2002 SP3 Microsoft Publisher 2002 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Microsoft Publisher Array Index Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Publisher is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.
An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user into opening a specially crafted Publisher file.
Successfully exploiting this issue allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the currently logged-in user. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.
Microsoft Publisher is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.
An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user into opening a specially crafted Publisher file.
Successfully exploiting this issue allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the currently logged-in user. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.
Exploit / POC
Microsoft Publisher Array Index Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
A commercial proof of concept is available through VUPEN Security - Exploit and PoCs Service. This proof of concept is not otherwise publicly available or known to be circulating in the wild.
Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
A commercial proof of concept is available through VUPEN Security - Exploit and PoCs Service. This proof of concept is not otherwise publicly available or known to be circulating in the wild.
Solution / Fix
Microsoft Publisher Array Index Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Solution:
The vendor released an advisory and updates. Please see the references for more information.
Microsoft Publisher 2002 SP3
Solution:
The vendor released an advisory and updates. Please see the references for more information.
Microsoft Publisher 2002 SP3
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Microsoft officexp-KB2284692-FullFile-ENU.exe
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=f540692c-e404 -4383-8937-4d6a36475da5
References
Microsoft Publisher Array Index Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Publisher Homepage (Microsoft)
- VUPEN Security Research - Microsoft Office Publisher Record Array Indexing Vulne ("VUPEN Security Research"
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-103 (Microsoft)