What is the severity of CVE-2010-2572?

CVE-2010-2572 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2572?

To fix CVE-2010-2572, users should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for PowerPoint 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP3.

Which versions of PowerPoint are affected by CVE-2010-2572?

CVE-2010-2572 affects Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP3.

What type of attack does CVE-2010-2572 enable?

CVE-2010-2572 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

How can I determine if I am vulnerable to CVE-2010-2572?

You can determine your vulnerability to CVE-2010-2572 by checking if you are using Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 SP3 or 2003 SP3 without the latest security updates.

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CVE-2010-2572

Exploited

critical

9.3

CWE

119 120

10/11/2010

10/2/2025

CVE-2010-2572: Microsoft PowerPoint Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

First published: Wed Nov 10 2010(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PowerPoint 95 document, aka "PowerPoint Parsing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010	=2002-sp3
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010	=2003-sp3

Remedy

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-088

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-2572?
CVE-2010-2572 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2572?
To fix CVE-2010-2572, users should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for PowerPoint 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP3.
Which versions of PowerPoint are affected by CVE-2010-2572?
CVE-2010-2572 affects Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP3.
What type of attack does CVE-2010-2572 enable?
CVE-2010-2572 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
How can I determine if I am vulnerable to CVE-2010-2572?
You can determine your vulnerability to CVE-2010-2572 by checking if you are using Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 SP3 or 2003 SP3 without the latest security updates.

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