CVE-2010-0252

The Microsoft Data Analyzer ActiveX control (aka the Office Excel ActiveX control for Data Analysis) in max3activex.dll in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Windows…

published February 10, 2010

CVSS
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EPSS
29%
Percentile
98.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafted web page could be your worst nightmare! This vulnerability in the Microsoft Data Analyzer ActiveX control allows attackers to hijack your system like a rogue pilot taking an unauthorized flight. 🛩️ Think of it as a malfunctioning ride at an amusement park—an unsuspecting user hops on, only to discover the controls are hijacked, leading the ride in unexpected and potentially harmful directions. 🎢 If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially leading to data loss, unauthorized access, or system instability. This could be absolutely devastating for business continuity and data integrity!

Put simply

Think of it as a malfunctioning ride at an amusement park—an unsuspecting user hops on, only to discover the controls are hijacked, leading the ride in unexpected and potentially harmful directions. 🎢 The vulnerability exists in the max3activex.dll file, allowing attackers to manipulate the system state through a maliciously crafted web page, compromising security by executing harmful code remotely.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially leading to data loss, unauthorized access, or system instability. This could be absolutely devastating for business continuity and data integrity! To protect against this vulnerability, it's essential to ensure that affected systems are updated. Apply any relevant patches from Microsoft and consider disabling the ActiveX control if it's not in use. Always practice safe browsing habits! You've got this! By staying informed and proactive, you can safeguard your systems and keep those rogue pilots at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.28762 · 98.1th percentile
Published
2010-02-10T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 FEB 18:00Z
    The Microsoft Data Analyzer ActiveX control (aka the Office Excel ActiveX control for Data Analysis) in max3activex.dll in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Windows…
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