CVE-2010-2570 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Publisher file, affecting Microsoft Publisher versions.
- 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-2010-2570?
CVE-2010-2570 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Dec 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 pubconv.dll (aka the Publisher Converter DLL) in Microsoft Publisher 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2, and 2010 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Publisher file that uses an old file format, aka "Heap Overrun in pubconv.dll Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2570?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Publisher.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2570?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-2570 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-2010-2570 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-2570 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q233-wr5g-wcv6.