CVE-2010-2750 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Word document, affecting Microsoft Word and Office for Mac.
- 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-2010-2750?
CVE-2010-2750 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 13 Oct 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 Microsoft Word 2002 SP3 and Office 2004 for Mac allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word document that triggers memory corruption, aka "Word Index Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2750?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2750?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-2750 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-2010-2750 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-2750 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h7rw-gcq3-87vf.