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CVE-2010-2569

9.3 · HIGH

pubconv.dll (aka the Publisher Converter DLL) in Microsoft Publisher 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP2 does not properly handle an unspecified size field in certain older file formats, which allows…

Published Dec 16, 2010microsoftCWE-94EPSS 20.63%

Overview

CVE-2010-2569 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft publisher. It was published on December 16, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

pubconv.dll (aka the Publisher Converter DLL) in Microsoft Publisher 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP2 does not properly handle an unspecified size field in certain older file formats, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a crafted Publisher file, aka "Size Value Heap Corruption in pubconv.dll Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update publisher to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1024885Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-348A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-103Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11555Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1024885Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-348A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-103Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11555

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2569?

CVE-2010-2569 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft publisher. It was published on December 16, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-2569?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-2569?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update publisher to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-2569?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-2569 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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