CVE-2010-3242: Input Validation
Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3, Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac, and Open XML File Format Converter for Mac do not properly validate record information, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Excel document, aka "Ghost Record Type Parsing Vulnerability."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-3242?
CVE-2010-3242 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3242?
To fix CVE-2010-3242, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software.
What software is affected by CVE-2010-3242?
CVE-2010-3242 affects Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3, Microsoft Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac, and Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter for Mac.
What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2010-3242?
CVE-2010-3242 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting crafted Excel documents.
Who reported CVE-2010-3242?
CVE-2010-3242 was reported by Microsoft as a security vulnerability in their Excel and Office products.