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CVE-2011-1508

UnknownEPSS 14.45%

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CVE-2011-1508 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Publisher 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP2 and SP3, does not properly manage memory allocations for function pointers, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Publisher file, aka "Publisher Function Pointer Overwrite Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 14.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Publisher 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP2 and SP3, does not properly manage memory allocations for function pointers, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Publisher file, aka "Publisher Function Pointer Overwrite Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
14.45%

96.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftPublisher2003Sp3
MicrosoftPublisher2007Sp2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1508?
Microsoft Publisher 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP2 and SP3, does not properly manage memory allocations for function pointers, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Publisher file, aka "Publisher Function Pointer Overwrite Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2011-1508?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1508 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1508?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST