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CVE-2010-3221

UnknownEPSS 19.75%

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CVE-2010-3221 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Word 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP3, Office 2004 for Mac, and Word Viewer do not properly handle a malformed record during parsing of a Word document, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document that triggers memory corruption, aka "Word Parsing Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 19.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Word 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP3, Office 2004 for Mac, and Word Viewer do not properly handle a malformed record during parsing of a Word document, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document that triggers memory corruption, aka "Word Parsing Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
19.75%

97.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftOffice2004—
MicrosoftWord2002Sp3
MicrosoftWord2003Sp3
MicrosoftWord ViewerAll versions—

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-3221?
Microsoft Word 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP3, Office 2004 for Mac, and Word Viewer do not properly handle a malformed record during parsing of a Word document, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document that triggers memory corruption, aka "Word Parsing Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-3221?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-3221 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 19.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3221?
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