Microsoft Word 2002 resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Microsoft Word 2002. This impacts an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to resource management. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2010-3217. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Word 2002 (Word Processing Software) and classified as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-399. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Double free vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2002 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Word document with crafted List Format Override (LFO) records, aka "Word Pointer Vulnerability."

The weakness was released 10/13/2010 with VUPEN (Website). The advisory is shared for download at us-cert.gov. This vulnerability was named CVE-2010-3217. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 09/26/2021).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 49956 (MS10-079: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2293194)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows : Microsoft Bulletins. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 110135 (Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (MS10-079)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (62093), Tenable (49956), SecurityFocus (BID 43770†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-27650†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-4196, VDB-55001, VDB-54995 and VDB-54994. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 49956
Nessus Name: MS10-079: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2293194)
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OpenVAS ID: 902265
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft Office Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities (2293194)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: us-cert.gov
Organization: VUPEN
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2010-3217 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-3217
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-54976

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X-Force: 62093
SecurityFocus: 43770 - Microsoft Word (CVE-2010-3217) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 27650 - [MS10-079] Microsoft Word 2002 Remote Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 14:37
Updated: 09/26/2021 14:26
Changes: 03/19/2015 14:37 (63), 03/07/2017 09:51 (9), 09/26/2021 14:21 (3), 09/26/2021 14:26 (1)
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