CVE-2010-0263: Code Injection
First published: Wed Mar 10 2010(Updated: )
Microsoft Office Excel 2007 SP1 and SP2; Office 2008 for Mac; Open XML File Format Converter for Mac; Office Excel Viewer SP1 and SP2; Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats SP1 and SP2; and Office SharePoint Server 2007 SP1 and SP2 do not validate ZIP headers during decompression of Open XML (.XLSX) documents, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document that triggers access to uninitialized memory locations, aka "Microsoft Office Excel XLSX File Parsing Code Execution Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter | ||
| Microsoft Office | =2008 | |
| Microsoft Office Viewer | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server | =2007-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2007-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Viewer | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =2007-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2002-sp3 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server | =2007-sp1 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server | =2007-sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-10-025/
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023698
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-068A.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8407
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/509979/100/0/threaded
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-017
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0263?
CVE-2010-0263 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0263?
To fix CVE-2010-0263, ensure that you have applied the latest security updates for Microsoft Office products as recommended by Microsoft.
Which software is affected by CVE-2010-0263?
CVE-2010-0263 affects Microsoft Office Excel 2007 SP1 and SP2, Office 2008 for Mac, and other related Microsoft Office products.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2010-0263?
CVE-2010-0263 is a vulnerability that involves improper validation of ZIP file headers, potentially allowing arbitrary code execution.
Can CVE-2010-0263 be exploited by an attacker?
Yes, CVE-2010-0263 can potentially be exploited by an attacker through maliciously crafted Excel documents.
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