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CVE-2010-0261

UnknownEPSS 23.09%

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CVE-2010-0261 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Excel 2007 SP1 and SP2 and Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted spreadsheet in which "a MDXSET record is broken up into several records," aka "Microsoft Office Excel MDXSET Record Heap Overflow Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 23.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Excel 2007 SP1 and SP2 and Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted spreadsheet in which "a MDXSET record is broken up into several records," aka "Microsoft Office Excel MDXSET Record Heap Overflow Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
23.09%

97.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftExcel2002Sp3
MicrosoftExcel2003Sp3
MicrosoftExcel2007Sp1
MicrosoftOffice2004—
MicrosoftOffice2008—
MicrosoftOffice Compatibility Pack2007Sp1
MicrosoftOffice Excel ViewerAll versionsSp1
MicrosoftOffice Sharepoint Server2007Sp1
MicrosoftOpen Xml File Format ConverterAll versions—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0261?
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Excel 2007 SP1 and SP2 and Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted spreadsheet in which "a MDXSET record is broken up into several records," aka "Microsoft Office Excel MDXSET Record Heap Overflow Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-0261?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-0261 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 23.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0261?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST