Description Preview
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-3949 involves a buffer overflow in the TIFF image converter within the graphics filters of Microsoft Office XP SP3 and Office Converter Pack. This security flaw enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a specially crafted TIFF image embedded in an Office document. The successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access, data manipulation, or other malicious activities on the affected system.
Overview
This vulnerability affects Microsoft Office XP SP3 and Office Converter Pack, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through a crafted TIFF image in an Office document. The issue was first made public on December 14, 2010, and is identified as "TIFF Image Converter Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."
Remediation
To address this vulnerability, users are advised to apply the necessary security updates provided by Microsoft. Specifically, users of Microsoft Office XP SP3 and Office Converter Pack should install the security patch released under advisory MS10-105. By applying the patch, the buffer overflow in the TIFF image converter can be mitigated, reducing the risk of exploitation by malicious actors.
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Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- ConstructionConstruction
- MiningMining
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
