CVE-2010-0824: Code Injection
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Office Excel 2002 SP3 and Office 2004 for Mac allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Excel file with a malformed WOPT (0x80B) record, aka "Excel Record Memory Corruption Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-0821 and CVE-2010-1245.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0824?
CVE-2010-0824 has a critical severity due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0824?
To fix CVE-2010-0824, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Excel.
Which versions of Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2010-0824?
CVE-2010-0824 affects Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3 and Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac.
What kind of attack does CVE-2010-0824 enable?
CVE-2010-0824 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a malformed WOPT record in an Excel file.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-0824 if updates cannot be applied?
A possible workaround for CVE-2010-0824 is to avoid opening Excel files from untrusted sources.