First published: Wed Dec 14 2011(Updated: )
Microsoft Publisher 2003 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Publisher file that leverages incorrect handling of values in memory, aka "Publisher Invalid Pointer Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Microsoft Publisher | =2003-sp3 |
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CVE-2011-3411 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2011-3411, Microsoft recommends applying the relevant security updates for Microsoft Publisher 2003 SP3.
CVE-2011-3411 affects users of Microsoft Publisher 2003 SP3 who open specially crafted Publisher files.
CVE-2011-3411 is classified as an invalid pointer vulnerability that enables remote code execution.
Yes, CVE-2011-3411 can be exploited remotely through malicious Publisher files.