CVE-2001-0718: High severity microsoft excel vulnerability
Published Oct 30, 2001
·Updated
Vulnerability in (1) Microsoft Excel 2002 and earlier and (2) Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 and earlier allows attackers to bypass macro restrictions and execute arbitrary commands by modifying the data stream in the document.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Microsoft Excel<=2002
Microsoft PowerPoint<=2002
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 30, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Mar 9, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0718?
CVE-2001-0718 is considered critical as it allows attackers to bypass macro restrictions and execute arbitrary commands.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0718?
To mitigate CVE-2001-0718, upgrade to a version of Microsoft Excel or PowerPoint that is later than 2002.
3
Which versions of Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2001-0718?
CVE-2001-0718 affects Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint 2002 and earlier versions.
4
Can CVE-2001-0718 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-0718 can potentially be exploited remotely through manipulated document files.
5
What types of attacks can result from CVE-2001-0718?
CVE-2001-0718 can lead to arbitrary command execution, allowing an attacker to execute malicious operations on the victim's system.