CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-0029: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Feb 10 2010(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2002 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PowerPoint document, aka "PowerPoint File Path Handling Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010=2002-sp3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-0029?

    CVE-2010-0029 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-0029?

    To fix CVE-2010-0029, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for PowerPoint 2002 SP3.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2010-0029?

    CVE-2010-0029 affects users running Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 SP3.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2010-0029 facilitate?

    CVE-2010-0029 facilitates remote code execution attacks via specially crafted PowerPoint documents.

  • Can CVE-2010-0029 be exploited without user interaction?

    Yes, CVE-2010-0029 can be exploited without user interaction if a victim opens a malicious PowerPoint document.

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