CVE-2010-0479 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Publisher file, affecting Microsoft Office Publisher.
- 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-2010-0479?
CVE-2010-0479 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Apr 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
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Publisher 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Publisher file, aka "Microsoft Office Publisher File Conversion TextBox Processing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0479?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Publisher.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0479?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-0479 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-2010-0479 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-0479 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jcc3-24pc-wmg9.