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CVE-2011-1972

UnknownEPSS 22.20%

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CVE-2011-1972 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Visio 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2, and 2010 Gold and SP1 does not properly validate objects in memory during Visio file parsing, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "pStream Release RCE Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 22.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Visio 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2, and 2010 Gold and SP1 does not properly validate objects in memory during Visio file parsing, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "pStream Release RCE Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
22.20%

97.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftVisio2003Sp3
MicrosoftVisio2007Sp2
MicrosoftVisio2010—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1972?
Microsoft Visio 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2, and 2010 Gold and SP1 does not properly validate objects in memory during Visio file parsing, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "pStream Release RCE Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2011-1972?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1972 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 22.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1972?
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