CVE-2010-3216: Code Injection
Published Oct 13, 2010
·Updated
Microsoft Word 2002 SP3 and Office 2004 for Mac allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word document containing bookmarks that trigger use of an invalid pointer and memory corruption, aka "Word Bookmarks Vulnerability."
Affected Software
2 affected components
Microsoft Office=2004
Microsoft Word=2002-sp3
Event History
Oct 13, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2010-3216?
CVE-2010-3216 has a severity rating of critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2010-3216?
To fix CVE-2010-3216, install the latest security updates from Microsoft for Word 2002 SP3 and Office 2004 for Mac.
3
What are the affected versions in CVE-2010-3216?
CVE-2010-3216 affects Microsoft Word 2002 SP3 and Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac.
4
Can CVE-2010-3216 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2010-3216 can be exploited remotely via a specially crafted Word document.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-3216?
CVE-2010-3216 is a memory corruption vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.