CVE-2010-2571 describes an array index error in the pubconv.dll component of Microsoft Publisher 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP3. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by enticing a user to open a specially crafted Publisher 97 file. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this is a critical vulnerability, indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity that can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity, there is no public exploit code available, and it shows no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2002CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:publisher:2002:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2003CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:publisher:2003:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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