CVE-2010-0254: Code Injection

Published Apr 14, 2010
·
Updated

Microsoft Office Visio 2002 SP2, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP1 and SP2 does not properly validate attributes in Visio files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "Visio Attribute Validation Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Affected Software

4 affected components
Microsoft Visio=2007-sp2
Microsoft Visio=2002-sp2
Microsoft Visio=2003-sp3
Microsoft Visio=2007-sp1

Event History

Apr 14, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:44 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0254?

CVE-2010-0254 is considered critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-0254?

To fix CVE-2010-0254, install the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Visio versions.

3

Which versions of Microsoft Visio are affected by CVE-2010-0254?

CVE-2010-0254 affects Microsoft Visio 2002 SP2, 2003 SP3, 2007 SP1, and 2007 SP2.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability CVE-2010-0254?

CVE-2010-0254 is a memory corruption vulnerability that occurs due to improper validation of attributes in Visio files.

5

Can CVE-2010-0254 be exploited through email attachments?

Yes, CVE-2010-0254 can be exploited by opening a specially crafted Visio file received as an email attachment.

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