CVE-2010-3333

Name: CVE-2010-3333
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-11-10T03:00:02.087+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 89.50%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-3333 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office XP SP3, Office 2003 SP3, Office 2007 SP2, Office 2010, Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac, Office for Mac 2011, and Open XML File Format Converter for Mac allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted RTF data, aka "RTF Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability.". CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 89.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office XP SP3, Office 2003 SP3, Office 2007 SP2, Office 2010, Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac, Office for Mac 2011, and Open XML File Format Converter for Mac allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted RTF data, aka "RTF Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

89.50%

99.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Mar 24, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Office	2003	Sp3
Microsoft	Office	2004	—
Microsoft	Office	2007	Sp2
Microsoft	Office	2008	—
Microsoft	Office	2010	—
Microsoft	Office	2011	—
Microsoft	Office	xp	Sp3
Microsoft	Open Xml File Format Converter	All versions	—

References

http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=880Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/38521Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/42144Broken Link
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8293Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44652Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024705Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-313A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2923Broken Link
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-087Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11931Broken Link
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=880Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/38521Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/42144Broken Link
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8293Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44652Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024705Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-313A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2923Broken Link
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-087Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11931Broken Link
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2010-3333US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Nov 10, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-3333?

How severe is CVE-2010-3333?

CVE-2010-3333 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 89.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3333?

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Source: NVD / NIST