Microsoft · Powerpoint 2010 · CVE-2010-3141
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010
**Description**
The issue allows local users, and possibly remote attackers, to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks. This is achieved via a Trojan horse `pptimpconv.dll` located in the same folder as certain file types, including `.odp`, `.pot`, `.potm`, `.potx`, `.ppa`, `.pps`, `.ppsm`, `.ppsx`, `.ppt`, `.pptm`, `.pptx`, `.pwz`, `.sldm`, or `.sldx`.
**Recommendations**
For Microsoft PowerPoint 2010, consider removing or restricting access to the `pptimpconv.dll` file as a temporary workaround to minimize the risk of exploitation. Additionally, avoid opening files from untrusted sources to reduce the risk of DLL hijacking attacks. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.