CVE-2010-2571 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 16 Dec 2010 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Publisher 97 file in Microsoft 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-2010-2571?

CVE-2010-2571 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

Array index error in pubconv.dll (aka the Publisher Converter DLL) in Microsoft Publisher 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Publisher 97 file, aka "Memory Corruption Due To Invalid Index Into Array in Pubconv.dll Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2571?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Publisher.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2571?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-2571 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-2010-2571 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-2571 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2fjp-hx49-4fqh.