CVE-2010-1681
HighPublic exploitBuffer overflow in VISIODWG.DLL before 10.0.6880.4 in Microsoft Office Visio allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DXF file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-0254 and CVE-2010-0256.
Published May 6, 2010 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2010-1681 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.6 v2) affecting Visio (Microsoft).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.6
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
67%
Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Buffer overflow in VISIODWG.DLL before 10.0.6880.4 in Microsoft Office Visio allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DXF file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-0254 and CVE-2010-0256.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| VisioMicrosoft | 2002-sp2, 2003-sp3, 2007-sp1, 2007-sp2 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 6, 2010
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- patch39836
- exploitMSF visio_dxf_bof.rb
- exploitExploitDB-14944
- exploitExploitDB-17451
- otherhttp://www.coresecurity.com/content/ms-visio-dxf-buffer-overflow
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in VISIODWG.DLL before 10.0.6880.4 in Microsoft Office Visio allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DXF file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-0254 and CVE-2010-0256.
Affected: Visio (Microsoft) versions 2002-sp2, 2003-sp3, 2007-sp1, 2007-sp2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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