CVE-2010-1248: Code Injection

Published Jun 8, 2010
·
Updated

Buffer overflow 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 HFPicture (0x866) record, aka "Excel HFPicture Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Excel=2002-sp3
Microsoft Office=2004

Event History

Jun 8, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1248?

CVE-2010-1248 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-1248?

To mitigate CVE-2010-1248, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for both Excel 2002 SP3 and Office 2004 for Mac.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2010-1248?

CVE-2010-1248 affects Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3 and Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2010-1248?

CVE-2010-1248 can be exploited through crafted Excel files that trigger a buffer overflow.

5

Is there any workaround for CVE-2010-1248?

There are no official workarounds for CVE-2010-1248, and users are advised to patch their software as soon as possible.

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