(MS11-060) Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Visio Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2560978)
Severity: HIGH
CVE Identifier: CVE-2011-1972,CVE-2011-1979
Advisory Date: AUG 11, 2011
DESCRIPTION
This security update addresses two vulnerabilities in Microsoft Visio that may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code if users unwittingly open a specific Visio file. Exploiting these bugs may also allow an attacker to gain same user rights as logged-on user.
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 Visio 2003 Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Visio 2007 Service Pack 2
- Microsoft Visio 2010
- Microsoft Visio 2010 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions)
- Microsoft Visio 2010 Service Pack 1 (64-bit editions)
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