CVE-2010-0260: Code Injection

Published Mar 10, 2010
·
Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Excel 2007 SP1 and SP2; Office Excel Viewer SP1 and SP2; and Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted spreadsheet in which "a MDXTUPLE record is broken up into several records," aka "Microsoft Office Excel MDXTUPLE Record Heap Overflow Vulnerability."

Affected Software

15 affected components
Microsoft Excel=2002-sp3
Microsoft Excel=2003-sp3
Microsoft Excel=2007-sp1
Microsoft Excel=2007-sp2
Microsoft Office=2004
Microsoft Office=2008
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=2007-sp1
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=2007-sp2
Microsoft Office Excel Viewer=sp1
Microsoft Office Excel Viewer=sp2
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server=2007-sp1
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server=2007-sp1
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server=2007-sp2
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server=2007-sp2
Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter

Event History

Mar 10, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0260?

CVE-2010-0260 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-0260?

To fix CVE-2010-0260, you should update Microsoft Excel and related software to the latest service packs or patches.

3

What are the affected versions for CVE-2010-0260?

CVE-2010-0260 affects Microsoft Excel 2007 SP1, SP2, Office Excel Viewer SP1, SP2, and Office Compatibility Pack 2007 SP1, SP2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-0260?

CVE-2010-0260 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2010-0260 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2010-0260 can be exploited remotely via a specially crafted spreadsheet.

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