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Description
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This indicates a possible attempt to exploit a memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office Publisher.
The vulnerability is caused by an error that occurs when the software handles a malformed .PUB file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .PUB file.
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Impact
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System compromise: remote code execution.
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Affected Products
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Microsoft Office 2000 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 2
Microsoft Office Publisher 2000
Microsoft Office Publisher 2002
Microsoft Office Publisher 2003 Service Pack 2
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Aliases
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MS.Publisher.Contents.Index.Memory.Corruption
MS.Publisher.Contens.Index.Memory.Corruption
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References
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http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms08-012.mspx
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27740
http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2008-0104
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Recommended Actions
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Apply the patch available from the web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-012.mspx
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