How severe is CVE-2010-2572?

CVE-2010-2572 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2010-2572 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2010-2572 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-06-08, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2572?

CVE-2010-2572 primarily affects Microsoft Powerpoint. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2572?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2010-2572 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2010-2572 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2010-2576. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-06-08).

When was CVE-2010-2572 published?

CVE-2010-2572 was published on 2010-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2572

CVE-2010-2572 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Powerpoint with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2022-06-08). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 63% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2022-06-08)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2010-2576
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2022-06-08)
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Microsoft Powerpoint
Published: 2010-11-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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."

Frequently asked questions

What is 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 document, aka "PowerPoint Parsing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-2572?: CVE-2010-2572 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2010-2572 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2010-2572 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-06-08, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2572?: CVE-2010-2572 primarily affects Microsoft Powerpoint. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2572?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2010-2572 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2010-2572 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2010-2576. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-06-08).
When was CVE-2010-2572 published?: CVE-2010-2572 was published on 2010-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:powerpoint:2002:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:powerpoint:2003:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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