HTTP: Microsoft Publisher Object Handler Validation Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Publisher. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
Microsoft Publisher is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. An attacker could exploit this issue by enticing a victim to open a malicious Publisher file. Successfully exploiting this issue would allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the currently logged-in user.
Affected Products
Microsoft publisher_2000
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:MSPUBLISHER-OBJ
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2008-0119 Code Execution Handler Microsoft Object Publisher Validation bid:29158
Release Date
10/04/2010
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
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
9.3