CVE-2010-2572

HIGHNVD 7.89.0▲Trending — 4 sources updated this weekExploited in the wild

7.8

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."

CVSS v3: 7.8
EG Score: 9.0(high)
EPSS: 98.9%
KEV: ⚠ Exploited

Published

November 10, 2010

Last Modified

April 22, 2026

Advisory Details (2)

Auto-updated May 19, 2026

⚠️ Active exploitation confirmed. Patch available. Sources: cisa.

cisa Patch Available🔴 Active Exploitation

Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog | CISA

Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog | CISA. Listed in CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2010-2572

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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-088 - Important | Microsoft Learn

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-088

Weakness Classification(2)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

Data Freshness Timeline

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Frequently asked(6)

What is CVE-2010-2572?

CVE-2010-2572 is a high vulnerability published on November 10, 2010. 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."

When was CVE-2010-2572 disclosed?

CVE-2010-2572 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 10, 2010, with the most recent update on April 22, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2010-2572 actively exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2010-2572 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on June 8, 2022, affecting Microsoft PowerPoint. KEV listing indicates confirmed exploitation in the wild; this CVE warrants immediate patching attention.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2010-2572?

CVE-2010-2572 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (NVD). EchelonGraph synthesises NVD + CISA KEV + FIRST EPSS + GHSA into a combined EG score of 9.0.

Which products are affected by CVE-2010-2572?

CVE-2010-2572 affects Microsoft PowerPoint. The full affected-products list, including version ranges and fixed versions, is shown in the Affected Packages section of this page.

How do I remediate CVE-2010-2572?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2010-2572, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2010-2572

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