CVE-2010-3219
CVE-2010-3219 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Word with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 21% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Microsoft Word
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Array index vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2002 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word document that triggers memory corruption, aka "Word Index Parsing Vulnerability."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2010-3219?
- Array index vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2002 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word document that triggers memory corruption, aka "Word Index Parsing Vulnerability."
- How severe is CVE-2010-3219?
- CVE-2010-3219 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2010-3219 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2010-3219?
- CVE-2010-3219 affects Microsoft Word. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2010-3219?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2010-3219 published?
- CVE-2010-3219 was published on 2010-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/514305/100/0/threaded
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-285A.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-079
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7019
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2002:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
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