CVE-2010-3214: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 13, 2010
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Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Word 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2, and 2010; Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac; Open XML File Format Converter for Mac; Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats SP2; Word Viewer; Office Web Apps; and Word Web App allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word document, aka "Word Stack Overflow Vulnerability."

Affected Software

12 affected components
Microsoft Word=2002-sp3
Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter
Microsoft Word=2007-sp2
Microsoft Office=2008
Microsoft Word=2010
Microsoft Office=2004
Microsoft Office Web Apps
Microsoft Word=2003-sp3
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=2007-sp2
Microsoft Word Viewer
Microsoft Word Web App
Microsoft Word=2010

Event History

Oct 13, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-3214?

CVE-2010-3214 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-3214?

To fix CVE-2010-3214, users should immediately apply the latest security patches or updates released by Microsoft.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-3214?

CVE-2010-3214 affects Microsoft Word 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2, and 2010, as well as Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac.

4

Can CVE-2010-3214 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2010-3214 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

5

What software components are impacted by CVE-2010-3214?

CVE-2010-3214 impacts several components including Microsoft Word, Office Web Apps, and the Open XML File Format Converter for Mac.

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