Multivendor Vulnerability Alert
Microsoft Office Publisher Local Machine Zone Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
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A vulnerability in Microsoft Office Publisher could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code in a targeted Local Machine zone.
The vulnerability exists because the affected software fails to use available operating system (OS) functionality to lock down the Local Machine zone when instantiating Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) objects. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by persuading a user to access a Publisher file that submits malicious input to the affected software. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code in the Local Machine zone.
Microsoft confirmed the vulnerability and released software updates.
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To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker may use misleading language or instructions to persuade a user to access a file that submits malicious input to the affected software.
Microsoft addressed this vulnerability by ensuring the affected software locks down the Local Machine zone with available OS functionality.
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Administrators are advised to apply the appropriate updates.
Administrators are advised to allow only trusted users to access local systems.
Administrators are advised to allow only privileged users to access administration or management systems.
Administrators may consider using the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) scan tool to identify common security misconfigurations and missing security updates on system endpoints.
Administrators are advised to monitor critical systems.
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Microsoft has released detailed information at the following link: Security Update Guide
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Microsoft customers can obtain updates directly by using the links in the Microsoft Security Update Guide. These updates are also distributed by Windows automatic update features and are available from the Microsoft Update Catalog. Microsoft Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), Systems Management Server, and System Center Configuration Manager can assist administrators in deploying software updates.
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Show LessVersion Description Section Date 1 Initial public release. — Jun-12-2018
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The security vulnerability applies to the following combinations of products.
Primary Products Microsoft, Inc. Microsoft Office Publisher 2010 (SP2 (32-bit edition), SP2 (64-bit edition)) Associated Products
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