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9.3
CVE-2014-0980: Publish‑IT 3.6d can run malicious code from PUI files
CVE-2014-0980 · published 12 years ago
Summary
The Publish‑IT 3.6d program can be tricked by a specially crafted PUI file to execute unwanted code on your computer. This happens because the program does not properly limit the size of data it processes. Apply the latest update from the vendor or avoid opening PUI files from unknown sources.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| poster_software | publish_it |
3.6d cpe:2.3:a:poster_software:publish_it:3.6d:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
Buffer overflow in Poster Software PUBLISH-iT 3.6d allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PUI file.
Buffer overflow in Poster Software PUBLISH-iT 3.6d allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PUI file.
References
- http://osvdb.org/102911
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/125089
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Feb/34
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56618 Vendor Advisory
- http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/publish-it-buffer-overflow-vulnerability
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/31461
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/530943/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65366
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90989
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.3
Critical
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published11 Feb 2014
Updated29 Sep 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2014-0980 · NVD
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