What is the severity of CVE-2010-2569?

CVE-2010-2569 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2569?

To mitigate CVE-2010-2569, users should update to the latest supported version of Microsoft Publisher or apply relevant security patches provided by Microsoft.

What versions of Microsoft Publisher are affected by CVE-2010-2569?

CVE-2010-2569 affects Microsoft Publisher versions 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP2.

How can I identify if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2010-2569?

You can identify if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2010-2569 by checking the version of Microsoft Publisher currently installed on your system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2010-2569

critical

9.3

CWE

16/12/2010

7/8/2024

CVE-2010-2569: Code Injection

First published: Thu Dec 16 2010(Updated: )

pubconv.dll (aka the Publisher Converter DLL) in Microsoft Publisher 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP2 does not properly handle an unspecified size field in certain older file formats, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a crafted Publisher file, aka "Size Value Heap Corruption in pubconv.dll Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Publisher	=2007-sp2
Microsoft Publisher	=2002-sp3
Microsoft Publisher	=2003-sp3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-2569?
CVE-2010-2569 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2569?
To mitigate CVE-2010-2569, users should update to the latest supported version of Microsoft Publisher or apply relevant security patches provided by Microsoft.
What versions of Microsoft Publisher are affected by CVE-2010-2569?
CVE-2010-2569 affects Microsoft Publisher versions 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP2.
What kind of attacks can occur due to CVE-2010-2569?
CVE-2010-2569 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through heap memory corruption.
How can I identify if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2010-2569?
You can identify if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2010-2569 by checking the version of Microsoft Publisher currently installed on your system.

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