CVE-2010-0261: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 10, 2010
·
Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Excel 2007 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 MDXSET record is broken up into several records," aka "Microsoft Office Excel MDXSET Record Heap Overflow Vulnerability."

Affected Software

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

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-2010-0261?

CVE-2010-0261 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-0261?

To fix CVE-2010-0261, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Excel and Office.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2010-0261?

CVE-2010-0261 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Office Excel and Office Compatibility Pack, particularly versions 2007 SP1 and SP2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-0261?

CVE-2010-0261 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited via crafted spreadsheet files.

5

Can CVE-2010-0261 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2010-0261 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted Excel files.

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