CVE-2010-0262: Code Injection
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."
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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.