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Microsoft Publisher Object Handler Validation Vulnerability( 14 May 2008 )

Last Update Date: 28 Jan 2011 Release Date: 14 May 2008 5024 Views

RISK: Medium Risk

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way Microsoft Publisher validates object header data. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by sending a specially crafted Publisher file which could be included as an e-mail attachment, or hosted on a specially crafted or compromised Web site.


Impact

  • Remote Code Execution

System / Technologies affected

  • Microsoft Office 2000
  • Microsoft Office XP
  • Microsoft Office 2003
  • 2007 Microsoft Office System
  • Microsoft Publisher 2000
  • Microsoft Publisher 2002
  • Microsoft Publisher 2003
  • Microsoft Publisher 2007

Solutions

Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.

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