CVE-2010-3215 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word document due to improper handling of return values during parsing.

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-2010-3215?

CVE-2010-3215 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

Microsoft Word 2002 SP3 and Office 2004 for Mac do not properly handle unspecified return values during parsing of a Word document, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted document that triggers memory corruption, aka "Word Return Value Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-3215?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3215?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-3215 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-2010-3215 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-3215 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Office vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r922-66fj-rg53.

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