Microsoft Visio Viewer Tree Object Type Confusion Code Execution (MS13-023; CVE-2013-0079)
| Check Point Reference: | CPAI-2013-1594 | |
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| Source: | Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-023 | |
| Industry Reference(s): | CVE-2013-0079 |
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Who is Vulnerable? Microsoft Visio Viewer 2010 Service Pack 1 (32-bit Edition) Microsoft Visio Viewer 2010 Service Pack 1 (64-bit Edition) Microsoft Visio 2010 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions) Microsoft Visio 2010 Service Pack 1 (64-bit editions) Microsoft Office 2010 Filter Pack Service Pack 1 (32-bit version) Microsoft Office 2010 Filter Pack Service Pack 1 (64-bit version) |
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| Vulnerability Description A remote code execution vulnerability has been reported in Microsoft Visio Viewer.The vulnerability is due to an error in the way Visio Viewer handles memory when parsing specially crafted Visio files. A remote attacker may exploit this vulnerability by enticing a target user to open a specially crafted Visio file with an affected version of Visio Viewer. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to take complete control of an affected system. |
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Update/Patch Available Apply patches from: MS13-023 |
Protection Overview
This protection will detect and block the transferring of malformed Visio files.
In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway product to the latest IPS update. For information on how to update IPS, go to SBP-2006-05, Protection tab and select the version of your choice.
To configure the defense, select your product from the list below and follow the related protection steps.