CVE-2010-3234 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Excel document due to improper formula validation.

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-2010-3234?

CVE-2010-3234 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Excel, 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 Excel 2002 SP3 does not properly validate formula information, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Excel document, aka "Formula Substream Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-3234?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Excel.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3234?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-3234 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-2010-3234 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-3234 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-3f7f-224x-j75x.

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