HTTP: Malformed Microsoft Office Publisher File
This signature detects malformed Microsoft Office Publisher Files. Microsoft Office Publisher is vulnerable to several file format exploits. A successful exploit can result in arbitrary remote code execution with the privileges of the targeted user.
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 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.
Affected Products
Microsoft publisher_2003
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:OFFICE-MAL-PUB
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2010-2569 CVE-2010-2570 CVE-2010-2571 CVE-2010-3954 CVE-2010-3955 File Malformed Microsoft Office Publisher bid:45281 bid:45282
Release Date
12/13/2010
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
3735
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
9.3