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Exploit:Win32/CVE-2010-3333
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Summary
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
Exploit:Win32/CVE-2010-3333 is a detection for specially-crafted RTF files that try to exploit a vulnerability in Microsoft Word. The vulnerability is discussed in CVE-2010-3333 and resolved with the release of Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-087.
If you open a document using a version of Microsoft Word that's not updated to the latest secure version, malicious code within the file can run in your PC. We've seen this threat download and drop other malware.
In the wild, we've received samples masquerading as files related to the "Bilawar Bhutto Sex Scandal" and a "New Year's Greeting Card" (with both the file name and message written in Russian).
The following free Microsoft software detects and removes this threat:
- Microsoft Security Essentials or, for Windows 8, Windows Defender
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
Even if we've already detected and removed this particular threat, running a full scan might find other malware that is hiding on your PC.
You can also visit the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.
This threat exploits a vulnerability in Microsoft Word. After removing this threat, make sure that you also run Microsoft Update so that your PC is no longer affected by the vulnerability./p>
