CVE-2010-1681

CVE-2010-1681 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visio with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 67% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in VISIODWG.DLL before 10.0.6880.4 in Microsoft Office Visio allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DXF file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-0254 and CVE-2010-0256.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1681?
Buffer overflow in VISIODWG.DLL before 10.0.6880.4 in Microsoft Office Visio allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DXF file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-0254 and CVE-2010-0256.
How severe is CVE-2010-1681?
CVE-2010-1681 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-1681 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 67% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1681?
CVE-2010-1681 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-2010-1681?
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-2010-1681 published?
CVE-2010-1681 was published on 2010-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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