CVE-2010-0815: Code Injection

Published 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."

Affected Software

8 affected components
Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications
Microsoft Visual Basic Sdk=6.3
Microsoft Visual Basic Sdk=6.4
Microsoft Visual Basic Sdk=6.5
Microsoft Office=2003-sp3
Microsoft Office=2007-sp1
Microsoft Office=2007-sp2
Microsoft Office=xp-sp3

Event History

May 12, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:46 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0815?

CVE-2010-0815 has a critical severity level as it allows remote execution of arbitrary code.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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