CVE-2010-0243: Buffer Overflow
Published Feb 10, 2010
·Updated
Buffer overflow in MSO.DLL in Microsoft Office XP SP3 and Office 2004 for Mac allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document, aka "MSO.DLL Buffer Overflow."
Affected Software
6 affected components
Microsoft Office=2004
Microsoft Office=xp-sp3
macOS
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft Office=2004
Microsoft Office=xp-sp3
macOS
Event History
Feb 10, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
06:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0243?
CVE-2010-0243 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2010-0243?
To fix CVE-2010-0243, update Microsoft Office XP SP3 and Office 2004 for Mac to the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2010-0243?
CVE-2010-0243 affects Microsoft Office XP SP3 and Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac.
4
Can CVE-2010-0243 lead to data loss?
Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2010-0243 could potentially lead to data loss and system compromise.
5
Who is at risk from CVE-2010-0243?
Organizations and users running vulnerable versions of Microsoft Office are at risk from CVE-2010-0243.