CVE-2010-2728 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 15 Sep 2010 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted emails in Microsoft Outlook when Exchange Online Mode is enabled.

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-2010-2728?

CVE-2010-2728 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook, published on 15 Sep 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 Microsoft Outlook 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP2, when Online Mode for an Exchange Server is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted e-mail message, aka "Heap Based Buffer Overflow in Outlook Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2728?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Outlook.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2728?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-2728 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-2010-2728 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-2728 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-7xp6-7877-fr5p.