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
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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
- http://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
- http://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
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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