CVE-2010-0824: Code Injection
First published: Tue Jun 08 2010(Updated: )
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.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2002-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| =2002-sp3 | ||
| =2004 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/511760/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40522
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-159B.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-038
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6768
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.
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