CVE-2010-0821: Code Injection
First published: Tue Jun 08 2010(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Office Excel 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, 2007 SP1 and SP2; Office 2004 for mac; Office 2008 for Mac; Open XML File Format Converter for Mac; Office Excel Viewer SP1 and SP2; and Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats SP1 and SP2; allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Excel file with a crafted SxView record, related to improper validation of unspecified structures, aka "Excel Record Parsing Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-0824 and CVE-2010-1245.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2007-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2002-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter | ||
| Microsoft Office | =2008 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office Viewer | =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 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/511729/100/0/threaded
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-159B.html
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-10-104
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-038
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6771
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0821?
CVE-2010-0821 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0821?
To fix CVE-2010-0821, users should update their Microsoft Office software to the latest version or apply the relevant security patches.
What software is affected by CVE-2010-0821?
CVE-2010-0821 affects various versions of Microsoft Office Excel and related products, including Excel 2002, 2003, and 2007 for both Windows and Mac.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-0821?
CVE-2010-0821 is an unspecified vulnerability that can allow for remote code execution through manipulated Excel files.
Can CVE-2010-0821 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2010-0821 can be exploited remotely if a user opens a specially crafted Excel file.
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