CVE-2010-1903: Code Injection
First published: Wed Aug 11 2010(Updated: )
Microsoft Office Word 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP3, and Office Word Viewer, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a malformed record in a Word file, aka "Word HTML Linked Objects Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Word | =2002-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Word Viewer |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-1903?
CVE-2010-1903 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1903?
To fix CVE-2010-1903, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Microsoft Word.
What versions of Microsoft Word are affected by CVE-2010-1903?
CVE-2010-1903 affects Microsoft Word 2002 SP3, Microsoft Word 2003 SP3, and Office Word Viewer.
What kind of attack does CVE-2010-1903 enable?
CVE-2010-1903 enables attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through a malformed Word file.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-1903?
Currently, the best defense against CVE-2010-1903 is to update to a patched version of Microsoft Word.
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