CVE-2010-3950 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted TIFF images in Microsoft Office documents.

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-2010-3950?

CVE-2010-3950 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

The TIFF image converter in the graphics filters in Microsoft Office XP SP3, Office Converter Pack, and Works 9 does not properly convert data, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted TIFF image in an Office document, aka "TIFF Image Converter Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-3950?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Converter Pack, Microsoft Works.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3950?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-3950 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-2010-3950 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-3950 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Office vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mrcv-q79f-p425.

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