CVE-2010-3219 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word document triggering memory corruption in Microsoft Word 2002.
- 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-2010-3219?
CVE-2010-3219 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Word, 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 vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2002 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word document that triggers memory corruption, aka "Word Index Parsing Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-3219?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Word.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3219?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-3219 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-2010-3219 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-3219 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9vmh-mm6w-4792.