CVE-2010-3945 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted CGM image in Microsoft Office.

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-2010-3945?

CVE-2010-3945 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 16 Dec 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

Buffer overflow in the CGM image converter in the graphics filters in Microsoft Office XP SP3, Office 2003 SP3, and Office Converter Pack allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CGM image in an Office document, aka "CGM Image Converter Buffer Overrun Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-3945?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Converter Pack.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3945?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-3945 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-2010-3945 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-3945 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Office vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2c82-gggj-55f4.

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