CVE-2010-0030 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted PowerPoint document, affecting Microsoft Office PowerPoint.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2010-0030?
CVE-2010-0030 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Powerpoint, published on 10 Feb 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PowerPoint document, aka "PowerPoint LinkedSlideAtom Heap Overflow Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0030?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Powerpoint.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0030?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-0030 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2010-0030 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-0030 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Powerpoint
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5fhf-vchf-8m4q.