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CVE-2010-3952

9.3 · HIGH

The FlashPix image converter in the graphics filters in Microsoft Office XP SP3 and Office Converter Pack allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory…

Published Dec 16, 2010microsoftCWE-119EPSS 20.46%

Overview

CVE-2010-3952 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft office. 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

The FlashPix image converter in the graphics filters in Microsoft Office XP SP3 and Office Converter Pack allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a crafted FlashPix image in an Office document, aka "FlashPix Image Converter Heap Corruption Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update office 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?1024887Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-348A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-105Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12150Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1024887Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-348A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-105Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12150

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3952?

CVE-2010-3952 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft office. It was published on December 16, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-3952?

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-2010-3952?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update office 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-2010-3952?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-3952 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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