Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Microsoft Excel and Office for Mac
CVE-2011-0105

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Open Xml File Format Converter
Office
Excel
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 April 2011

What is CVE-2011-0105?

A vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel and Office for Mac due to improper handling of certain length values from uninitialized memory locations. This flaw allows remote attackers to exploit crafted Excel files to initiate a buffer overflow, potentially enabling the execution of arbitrary code within the context of the user. Affected products include Microsoft Excel 2002 Service Pack 3 and Office versions 2004 and 2008 for Mac, as well as the Open XML File Format Converter for Mac.

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References

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-102A.html
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http://secunia.com/advisories/39122
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025337
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EPSS Score

89% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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