CVE-2010-3333

CVE-2010-3333 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office 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 2022-03-03). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office XP SP3, Office 2003 SP3, Office 2007 SP2, Office 2010, Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac, Office for Mac 2011, and Open XML File Format Converter for Mac allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted RTF data, aka "RTF Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3333?
Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office XP SP3, Office 2003 SP3, Office 2007 SP2, Office 2010, Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac, Office for Mac 2011, and Open XML File Format Converter for Mac allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted RTF data, aka "RTF Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-3333?
CVE-2010-3333 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-2010-3333 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2010-3333 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-03-03, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3333?
CVE-2010-3333 primarily affects Microsoft Office. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3333?
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-2010-3333 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2010-3333 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2010-3331. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-03-03).
When was CVE-2010-3333 published?
CVE-2010-3333 was published on 2010-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

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