CVE-2011-1979

NONECVSS 0.0Elevated

0.0

Microsoft Visio 2003 SP3 and 2007 SP2 does not properly validate objects in memory during Visio file parsing, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "Move Around the Block RCE Vulnerability."

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: 0.0(none)
EPSS: 98.1%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 10, 2011

Last Modified

April 29, 2026

References (6)

secure@microsofthttp://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-221A.html
secure@microsofthttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-060
secure@microsofthttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12659
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-221A.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-060
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12659

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-20Improper Input Validation

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2011-1979?

CVE-2011-1979 is a none vulnerability published on August 10, 2011. Microsoft Visio 2003 SP3 and 2007 SP2 does not properly validate objects in memory during Visio file parsing, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "Move Around the Block RCE Vulnerability."

When was CVE-2011-1979 disclosed?

CVE-2011-1979 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 10, 2011, with the most recent update on April 29, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2011-1979 actively exploited?

CVE-2011-1979 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 98.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2011-1979?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2011-1979, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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