Signature Detail

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 2002 SP3
• Microsoft Publisher 2002
• Microsoft Publisher 2003 SP2
• Microsoft Publisher 2003 SP3
• Microsoft Publisher 2003
• Microsoft Publisher 2010
• Microsoft Publisher 2010 (32 bit)
• Microsoft Publisher 2010 (64 bit)

References

• BugTraq: 45281
• BugTraq: 45282
• CVE: CVE-2010-2571
• CVE: CVE-2010-2569
• CVE: CVE-2010-3955
• CVE: CVE-2010-3954
• CVE: CVE-2010-2570
• URL: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/2292970