CVE-2010-3142: Critical severity Microsoft PowerPoint vulnerability
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.
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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.