CVE-2010-2572VulnerabilityPublished 06/08/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2010-2572: Microsoft PowerPoint Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Affects Microsoft PowerPointSource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 06/08/2022
KEV deadline: 06/22/2022
EPSS: 58.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 99% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-2572 (opens in a new tab)

Description

Microsoft PowerPoint contains a buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2010-2572) that allows remote code execution. This vulnerability has been exploited in the wild. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the available data.

Summary

CVE-2010-2572 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft PowerPoint that permits remote code execution. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-119 (Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer). It has been confirmed to be exploited in the wild. No detailed version or patch information is available from the provided data.

Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely on a system running vulnerable versions of Microsoft PowerPoint. This can lead to full system compromise depending on the privileges of the user running PowerPoint.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or remediation information is provided, users should monitor official Microsoft security advisories for updates and apply any available fixes promptly.

Weaknesses

CWE-119Buffer Errors (Memory Bounds) (opens in a new tab)

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 12:03:51 UTC

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