CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-3234: Input Validation

First published: Wed Oct 13 2010(Updated: )

Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3 does not properly validate formula information, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Excel document, aka "Formula Substream Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Office Excel=2002-sp3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-3234?

    CVE-2010-3234 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-3234?

    To fix CVE-2010-3234, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Excel 2002 SP3.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2010-3234 enable?

    CVE-2010-3234 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems through crafted Excel documents.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2010-3234?

    CVE-2010-3234 specifically affects Microsoft Excel 2002 Service Pack 3.

  • What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2010-3234?

    Exploiting CVE-2010-3234 can allow an attacker to take control of a vulnerable system.

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