CVE-2010-1254

Description

The installation for Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter for Mac sets insecure ACLs for the /Applications folder, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by replacing the executable with a Trojan Horse, aka "Mac Office Open XML Permissions Vulnerability."

Category

6.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.87% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-038 vendor advisory
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-159B.html third party advisory us government resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40533 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1254?
CVE-2010-1254 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-1254?
To fix CVE-2010-1254, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2010-1254 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2010-1254 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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