Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP3, and Office 2004 for Mac, does not properly validate binary file-format information, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Excel document, aka "Negative Future Function Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Excel | 2002 |
| Microsoft | Office | 2004 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-285A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-08
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-285A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-08
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-3238?
CVE-2010-3238 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP3, and Office 2004 for Mac, does not properly validate binary file-format information, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Excel d...
How severe is CVE-2010-3238?
CVE-2010-3238 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-2010-3238?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office.