CVE-2010-0815: Code Injection
First published: Wed May 12 2010(Updated: )
VBE6.DLL in Microsoft Office XP SP3, Office 2003 SP3, 2007 Microsoft Office System SP1 and SP2, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), and VBA SDK 6.3 through 6.5 does not properly search for ActiveX controls that are embedded in documents, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document, aka "VBE6.DLL Stack Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Visual Basic SDK | =6.3 | |
| Microsoft Visual Basic SDK | =6.4 | |
| Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications | ||
| Microsoft Visual Basic SDK | =6.5 | |
| Microsoft Office | =xp-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2007-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0815?
CVE-2010-0815 has a critical severity level as it allows remote execution of arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0815?
To mitigate CVE-2010-0815, users should apply the appropriate updates provided by Microsoft for their affected software.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2010-0815?
CVE-2010-0815 affects Microsoft Office XP SP3, Office 2003 SP3, and Office 2007 SP1 and SP2, along with Visual Basic for Applications 6.3 to 6.5.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-0815?
CVE-2010-0815 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability due to improper handling of ActiveX controls.
Can I be attacked through documents due to CVE-2010-0815?
Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2010-0815 by embedding malicious ActiveX controls in documents, leading to potential remote code execution.
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