HTTP: Microsoft Publisher Pubconv.dll Function Pointer Overwrite
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Office. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
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 '.pub' 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.
Affected Products
Microsoft publisher_2003
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:MS-PUB-RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2011-1508 Function Microsoft Overwrite Pointer Pubconv.dll Publisher bid:50090
Release Date
08/22/2013
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3741
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
9.3