CVE-2010-0823: 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 a crafted Excel file, aka "Excel Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-1247 and CVE-2010-1249.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2002-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2007-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2008 | |
| Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter | ||
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =2007-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Viewer | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Viewer | =sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0823?
CVE-2010-0823 has been classified as a critical vulnerability that can potentially allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0823?
To mitigate CVE-2010-0823, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Office products.
Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2010-0823?
CVE-2010-0823 affects Microsoft Office Excel 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, 2007 SP1 and SP2, and several versions of Office for Mac.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-0823?
CVE-2010-0823 is an unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Office Excel that could lead to remote code execution.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-0823?
There are no formal workarounds for CVE-2010-0823, and the best action is to update to the latest patched version of the affected software.
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