CVE-2010-2573 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted PowerPoint document, affecting Microsoft Office users.

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-2010-2573?

CVE-2010-2573 is a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 10 Nov 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

Integer underflow in Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP3, PowerPoint Viewer SP2, and Office 2004 for Mac allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PowerPoint document, aka "PowerPoint Integer Underflow Causes Heap Corruption Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2573?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Powerpoint Viewer.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2573?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-2573 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2010-2573 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-2573 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Office vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-49h2-jr49-vcvx.

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