CVE-2010-1900: Code Injection
First published: Wed Aug 11 2010(Updated: )
Microsoft Office Word 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP2; Microsoft Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac; Open XML File Format Converter for Mac; Office Word Viewer; Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats SP2; and Works 9 do not properly handle malformed records in a Word file, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted file, aka "Word Record Parsing Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Word | =2002-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter | ||
| Microsoft Office | =2008 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Word Viewer | ||
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Works Suite | =9.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-1900?
CVE-2010-1900 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1900?
To fix CVE-2010-1900, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Microsoft Office.
Which products are affected by CVE-2010-1900?
CVE-2010-1900 affects Microsoft Office Word 2002, 2003, and 2007, as well as Microsoft Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac, among others.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-1900?
CVE-2010-1900 is a vulnerability that allows for the execution of arbitrary code when handling improperly constructed Word documents.
When was CVE-2010-1900 disclosed?
CVE-2010-1900 was disclosed in August 2010 as part of a Microsoft security bulletin.
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