Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3 and 2007 SP2; Excel Viewer SP2; and Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats SP2 do not properly validate record information, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Excel document, aka "Real Time Data Array Record Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Excel | 2002 |
| Microsoft | Excel Viewer | All versions |
| Microsoft | Office Compatibility Pack | 2007 |
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-2010-3240?
CVE-2010-3240 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3 and 2007 SP2; Excel Viewer SP2; and Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats SP2 do not properly validate record information, which allows r...
How severe is CVE-2010-3240?
CVE-2010-3240 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-2010-3240?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack.