Signature Detail

HTTP: Microsoft Visio DXF File Inserting Buffer Overflow

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Visio. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the affected application.

Extended Description

Microsoft Visio is prone to a remote buffer-overflow vulnerability. This issue arises when the application processes a malicious file. Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user running the application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

Affected Products

• Microsoft Visio 2002 SP2
• Microsoft Visio 2003 SP3
• Microsoft Visio 2007 SP1
• Microsoft Visio 2007 SP2

References

• BugTraq: 39836
• CVE: CVE-2010-1681