(MS10-103) Size Value Heap Corruption in pubconv.dll Vulnerability
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2010-2569
Advisory Date: FEB 04, 2011
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
Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.
SOLUTION
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Microsoft Publisher 2002
- Microsoft Publisher 2003
- Microsoft Publisher 2007
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