Size Value Heap Corruption in pubconv.dll Vulnerability (CVE-2010-2569)
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2010-2569
Advisory Date: JUL 21, 2015
DESCRIPTION
pubconv.dll (aka the Publisher Converter DLL) in Microsoft Publisher 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP2 does not properly handle an unspecified size field in certain older file formats, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a crafted Publisher file, aka "Size Value Heap Corruption in pubconv.dll Vulnerability."
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1004544
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1004544 - Size Value Heap Corruption in pubconv.dll Vulnerability (CVE-2010-2569)
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Microsoft Publisher 2002
- Microsoft Publisher 2003
- Microsoft Publisher 2007
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