Signature Detail

HTTP: Microsoft Visio Freed Object Remote Code Execution

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Visio. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Extended Description

Microsoft Visio is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user running the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

Affected Products

• Microsoft Visio 2003 SP1
• Microsoft Visio 2003 SP2
• Microsoft Visio 2003 SP3
• Microsoft Visio 2003
• Microsoft Visio 2003 Professional
• Microsoft Visio 2003 Standard
• Microsoft Visio 2007 SP1
• Microsoft Visio 2007 SP2
• Microsoft Visio 2007
• Microsoft Visio 2010 SP1
• Microsoft Visio 2010

References

• BugTraq: 49024
• CVE: CVE-2011-1972