Vulnerability Description
Double free vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2002 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Word document with crafted List Format Override (LFO) records, aka "Word Pointer Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
9.3
HIGH
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Word | 2002 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2010-76/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/514298/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/515440/100/0/threaded
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-285A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-07
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2010-76/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/514298/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/515440/100/0/threaded
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-285A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-07
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-3217?
CVE-2010-3217 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Double free vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2002 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Word document with crafted List Format Override (LFO) records, aka "Word Pointer Vulnerabil...
How severe is CVE-2010-3217?
CVE-2010-3217 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-2010-3217?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Word.