Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Microsoft Office XP Graphics Filters

CVE-2010-3949

Summary

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the TIFF image converter used in the graphics filters of Microsoft Office XP SP3 and Office Converter Pack. This flaw allows remote attackers to craft a malicious TIFF image within an Office document, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution on the affected system. Users of Microsoft Office XP are advised to apply security updates promptly to protect against exploits that leverage this vulnerability.

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