CVE-2010-2572
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CVE-2010-2572 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer overflow in Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PowerPoint 95 document, aka "PowerPoint Parsing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability.". CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 62.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PowerPoint 95 document, aka "PowerPoint Parsing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."
Metrics
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Powerpoint | 2002 | Sp3 |
| Microsoft | Powerpoint | 2003 | Sp3 |
References
- https://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-313A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-088Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-313A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-088Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2010-2572US Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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