Heap-based buffer overflow in pubconv.dll (aka the Publisher Converter DLL) in Microsoft Publisher 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2, and 2010 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Publisher file that uses an old file format, aka "Heap Overrun in pubconv.dll Vulnerability."
Conclusion & alert: CVE-2010-2570 is rated High Risk (74.1/100): CVSS Critical severity, with high exploitation likelihood (EPSS 62.13%, 98th percentile). Core evidence: EPSS ranks this CVE among the most likely to be exploited in the near term. EPSS rose +2.48% over the last day, indicating growing attacker interest. Mandatory action: High exploitation likelihood—assess exposure and prioritize remediation.
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EPSS lead: Daily EPSS estimates relative likelihood of exploitation; percentile ranks this CVE among scored vulnerabilities (higher = more severe relative rank).
| # | Date | Old EPSS score | New EPSS score | Delta (New - Old) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-06-17 | 59.65% | 62.13% | +2.48% |
| 2 | 2025-03-30 | 72.13% | 59.65% | -12.48% |
| 3 | 2025-03-29 | — | 72.13% | — |
Full EPSS history (19 records total)
CVSS metrics for this CVE.
| Base score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability | Impact | Score source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.3 | 2.0 | HIGH |
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8.6 | 10.0 | [email protected] |
| Vendor | Product | Version | Raw CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | publisher | 2002 | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:publisher:2002:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| microsoft | publisher | 2003 | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:publisher:2003:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| microsoft | publisher | 2007 | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:publisher:2007:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| microsoft | publisher | 2010 | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:publisher:2010:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |