CVE-2007-0027: Critical severity Microsoft Excel vulnerability

Published Jan 9, 2007
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Updated

Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, 2003 SP2, 2004 for Mac, and v.X for Mac allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed IMDATA records that trigger memory corruption.

Affected Software

11 affected components
Microsoft Excel=2000
Microsoft Office=2000-sp3
Microsoft Excel=2002
Microsoft Office=xp-sp3
Microsoft Excel=2003
Microsoft Office=2003-sp2
Microsoft Excel Viewer=2003
Microsoft Works=2004
Microsoft Works=2005
Microsoft Office=2004
Microsoft Office=v.x

Event History

Jan 9, 2007
CVE Published
10:28 PM
Jan 10, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0027?

CVE-2007-0027 is a critical vulnerability that allows remote code execution due to memory corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-0027?

To remediate CVE-2007-0027, users should update their affected Microsoft Office or Excel installations to the latest patches provided by Microsoft.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2007-0027?

CVE-2007-0027 affects Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, 2003 SP2, and several Microsoft Office versions including 2000, XP, and 2003.

4

Can CVE-2007-0027 be exploited through file attachments?

Yes, CVE-2007-0027 can be exploited when a user opens a malicious Excel file that contains crafted IMDATA records.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-0027?

While the best solution for CVE-2007-0027 is to apply patches, users can minimize risk by avoiding opening suspicious or unsolicited Excel files.

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