CVE-2010-2573 Integer overflow in n/a
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-49h2-jr49-vcvx.