CVE-2010-1250: Code Injection
First published: Tue Jun 08 2010(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Excel 2002 SP3, Office 2004 for Mac, Office 2008 for Mac, and Open XML File Format Converter for Mac allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Excel file with malformed (1) EDG (0x88) and (2) Publisher (0x89) records, aka "Excel EDG Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2002-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2008 | |
| Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter | ||
| =2002-sp3 | ||
| =2004 | ||
| =2008 | ||
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Reference Links
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-159B.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40528
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7593
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/511756/100/0/threaded
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-038
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-1250?
CVE-2010-1250 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1250?
To mitigate CVE-2010-1250, users should apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for affected versions of Excel.
What versions are affected by CVE-2010-1250?
CVE-2010-1250 affects Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3, Office 2004 for Mac, Office 2008 for Mac, and the Open XML File Format Converter for Mac.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-1250?
CVE-2010-1250 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2010-1250 be exploited by opening documents?
Yes, CVE-2010-1250 can be exploited by opening a specially crafted Excel file containing malformed EDG and Publisher records.
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