HTTP: Microsoft Publisher PLC Objects Remote 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 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 may result in a denial-of-service condition.
Affected Products
Microsoft publisher_2003
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:PUB-PLC
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2011-3412 Code Execution Microsoft Objects PLC Publisher Remote bid:50955
Release Date
12/13/2011
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
3375
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
9.3