CVE-2010-0031: Code Injection

Published Feb 10, 2010
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Updated

Array index error in Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP3, and PowerPoint in Office 2004 for Mac, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PowerPoint document, aka "PowerPoint OEPlaceholderAtom 'placementId' Invalid Array Indexing Vulnerability."

Affected Software

3 affected components
Microsoft Office=2004
Microsoft PowerPoint=2002-sp3
Microsoft PowerPoint=2003-sp3

Event History

Feb 10, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0031?

CVE-2010-0031 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-0031?

To fix CVE-2010-0031, users should apply the latest patches provided by Microsoft for affected versions of PowerPoint.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0031?

CVE-2010-0031 affects Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, and PowerPoint in Office 2004 for Mac.

4

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2010-0031?

CVE-2010-0031 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through specially crafted PowerPoint documents.

5

Can CVE-2010-0031 be exploited without user interaction?

Yes, CVE-2010-0031 can be exploited without user interaction if the user opens a malicious PowerPoint document.

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