CVE-2010-1254 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code by replacing executables due to insecure ACLs in the Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter for Mac installation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2010-1254?
CVE-2010-1254 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Open Xml File Format Converter, published on 8 Jun 2010. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The installation for Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter for Mac sets insecure ACLs for the /Applications folder, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by replacing the executable with a Trojan Horse, aka "Mac Office Open XML Permissions Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-1254?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Open Xml File Format Converter.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1254?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-1254 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2010-1254 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-1254 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3rgf-crcj-xfm5.