How severe is CVE-2011-1508?

CVE-2011-1508 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2011-1508 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-1508?

CVE-2011-1508 primarily affects Microsoft Publisher. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1508?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2011-1508 published?

CVE-2011-1508 was published on 2011-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-1508

CVE-2011-1508 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Publisher with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Microsoft Publisher
Published: 2011-12-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Publisher 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP2 and SP3, does not properly manage memory allocations for function pointers, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Publisher file, aka "Publisher Function Pointer Overwrite Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1508?: Microsoft Publisher 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP2 and SP3, does not properly manage memory allocations for function pointers, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Publisher file, aka "Publisher Function Pointer Overwrite Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2011-1508?: CVE-2011-1508 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-1508 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1508?: CVE-2011-1508 primarily affects Microsoft Publisher. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1508?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-1508 published?: CVE-2011-1508 was published on 2011-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:publisher:2003:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:publisher:2007:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:publisher:2007:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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