# CVE-2010-2572: Buffer overflow in Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PowerPoint 95

Affects Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 Service Pack 3 and 2003 Service Pack 3. The listed fix is KB2413272 for PowerPoint 2002 Service Pack 3.

- Severity: CVSS 7.8 (High), NVD
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): yes, added 2022-06-08, remediation due 2022-06-22
- Exposure: Actively exploited
- Fixed in: PowerPoint 2002 Service Pack 3 (KB2413272)
- Published: 2010-11-10 · Updated: 2025-10-22

## Summary

Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 and 2003 (Service Pack 3) are affected. A remote attacker could exploit this flaw by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted PowerPoint 95 file, allowing the attacker to run arbitrary code on the victim's computer.

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## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Buffer overflow in Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PowerPoint 95 document, aka "PowerPoint Parsing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, upgrade to a fixed version (PowerPoint 2002 Service Pack 3 (KB2413272)) per the references below.
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## FAQ

### What does this mean?

A buffer overflow in PowerPoint lets an attacker run arbitrary code through a crafted PowerPoint 95 file. The advisory says an attacker could take complete control of an affected system, including installing programs, changing or deleting data, or creating new accounts with full user rights.

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-088

### Am I affected, and how do I check?

Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 Service Pack 3 (KB2413272) and Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 Service Pack 3 (KB2413304) are listed as affected. To check a installed version, open PowerPoint and look at its About dialog under Help.

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-088

### What should I do about it?

Install KB2413272 for PowerPoint 2002 Service Pack 3. The checked facts list no fix for PowerPoint 2003 Service Pack 3, so check the vendor advisory for that version.

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-088

### Is it being exploited?

Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2022-06-08, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.

Source: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog, https://cve.now/CVE-2010-2572

### Why do the sources disagree?

The description says the flaw is reached remotely, but the CVSS vector is recorded as AV:L, which means local access. The checked facts do not say which of these is correct.

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-088

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## References

- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12195
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-088
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-313A.html

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