CVE-2010-3142
First published: Fri Aug 27 2010(Updated: )
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 allows local users, and possibly remote attackers, to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse rpawinet.dll that is located in the same folder as a .odp, .pothtml, .potm, .potx, .ppa, .ppam, .pps, .ppt, .ppthtml, .pptm, .pptxml, .pwz, .sldm, .sldx, and .thmx file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 | =2007 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-3142?
CVE-2010-3142 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution and DLL hijacking.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3142?
To fix CVE-2010-3142, ensure that you have installed all relevant security updates for Microsoft PowerPoint 2007.
What type of attack does CVE-2010-3142 enable?
CVE-2010-3142 enables DLL hijacking attacks that can lead to execution of malicious code.
Who is affected by CVE-2010-3142?
CVE-2010-3142 affects local users and potentially remote attackers on systems running Microsoft PowerPoint 2007.
What specific file is involved in CVE-2010-3142?
The vulnerability involves the Trojan horse file rpawinet.dll, which can be placed in the same directory as certain PowerPoint file types.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/tags
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/event
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft powerpoint 2010
- version/microsoft powerpoint 2010/2007