Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Office Excel 2002 SP3 does not properly parse the Excel file format, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted spreadsheet, aka "Microsoft Office Excel Record Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Excel | 2002 |
| Microsoft | Office | 2004 |
| Microsoft | Office Compatibility Pack | 2007 |
| Microsoft | Office Excel Viewer | All versions |
| Microsoft | Office Sharepoint Server | 2007 |
| Microsoft | Open Xml File Format Converter | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023698
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-068A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-01
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023698
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-068A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-01
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-0257?
CVE-2010-0257 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Microsoft Office Excel 2002 SP3 does not properly parse the Excel file format, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted spreadsheet, aka "Microsoft Office Excel Record Mem...
How severe is CVE-2010-0257?
CVE-2010-0257 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-0257?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, Microsoft Office Excel Viewer, Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server.