CVE-2010-1902: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Aug 11 2010(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in 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; and Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified properties in the data in a crafted RTF document, aka "Word RTF Parsing Buffer Overflow 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-1902?
CVE-2010-1902 has a critical severity as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1902?
To fix CVE-2010-1902, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Office products.
Which Microsoft Office versions are affected by CVE-2010-1902?
CVE-2010-1902 affects Microsoft Office Word 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP2, as well as Office for Mac versions 2004 and 2008.
Can CVE-2010-1902 affect Mac users?
Yes, CVE-2010-1902 affects Mac users using Microsoft Office 2004 and 2008 as well as the Open XML File Format Converter.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2010-1902?
CVE-2010-1902 is identified as a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.
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