Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Microsoft Excel and Open XML File Format Converter
CVE-2011-1277

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Open Xml File Format Converter
Office
Excel
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 June 2011

Summary

Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3, Office 2008 for Mac, and Open XML File Format Converter for Mac are susceptible to a memory corruption vulnerability due to inadequate validation of record information during the parsing of Excel spreadsheets. This flaw enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or potentially trigger a denial of service by utilizing a specially crafted spreadsheet file. It is vital for users to apply security updates to safeguard against potential exploitations stemming from this vulnerability.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48162
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/...
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
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EPSS Score

50% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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