CVE-2010-1902: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 11, 2010
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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."

Affected Software

8 affected components
Microsoft Word=2002-sp3
Microsoft Word=2007-sp2
Microsoft Word=2003-sp3
Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter
Microsoft Office=2008
Microsoft Office=2004
Microsoft Office Word Viewer
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=2007-sp2

Event History

Aug 11, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1902?

CVE-2010-1902 has a critical severity as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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