How severe is CVE-2010-0254?

CVE-2010-0254 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-0254 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0254?

CVE-2010-0254 primarily affects Microsoft Visio. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0254?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2010-0254 published?

CVE-2010-0254 was published on 2010-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0254

CVE-2010-0254 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visio with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Microsoft Visio
Published: 2010-04-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Office Visio 2002 SP2, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP1 and SP2 does not properly validate attributes in Visio files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "Visio Attribute Validation Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0254?: Microsoft Office Visio 2002 SP2, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP1 and SP2 does not properly validate attributes in Visio files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "Visio Attribute Validation Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-0254?: CVE-2010-0254 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-0254 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0254?: CVE-2010-0254 primarily affects Microsoft Visio. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0254?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-0254 published?: CVE-2010-0254 was published on 2010-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visio:2002:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visio:2003:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visio:2007:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visio:2007:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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