Memory Corruption in Microsoft Excel Products

CVE-2011-0103

Summary

The Excel memory corruption vulnerability allows remote attackers to craft malicious Excel files that, when opened, may lead to arbitrary code execution or trigger a denial of service due to memory management issues. This risk is particularly pertinent for users of Microsoft Excel versions 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, and various Office for Mac editions, making it crucial for organizations to apply relevant security updates and maintain vigilance against such exploits. Users are encouraged to follow guidelines provided in industry advisories to mitigate associated risks.

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