CVE-2010-0262: Code Injection
First published: Wed Mar 10 2010(Updated: )
Microsoft Office Excel 2007 SP1 and SP2 and Office 2004 for Mac do not properly parse the Excel file format, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted spreadsheet that triggers access of an uninitialized stack variable, aka "Microsoft Office Excel FNGROUPNAME Record Uninitialized Memory Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2002-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2007-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2008 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =2007-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Viewer | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Viewer | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server | =2007-sp1 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server | =2007-sp1 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023698
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-068A.html
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=860
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8562
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-017
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0262?
CVE-2010-0262 is considered critical as it allows remote code execution due to improper parsing of Excel file formats.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0262?
To fix CVE-2010-0262, install the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for affected versions.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2010-0262?
CVE-2010-0262 affects Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3, Excel 2003 SP3, Excel 2007 SP1/SP2, Office 2004 for Mac, and Office Excel Viewer SP1/SP2.
What types of attacks can occur due to CVE-2010-0262?
CVE-2010-0262 can lead to arbitrary code execution attacks when a user opens a specially crafted Excel file.
Is CVE-2010-0262 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2010-0262 primarily affects Microsoft Excel on Windows and Mac operating systems.
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