CVE-2007-0028: Input Validation
First published: Tue Jan 09 2007(Updated: )
Microsoft Excel 2000, 2002, 2003, Viewer 2003, Office 2004 for Mac, and Office v.X for Mac does not properly handle certain opcodes, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XLS file, which results in an "Improper Memory Access Vulnerability." NOTE: an early disclosure of this issue used CVE-2006-3432, but only CVE-2007-0028 should be used.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2000 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =xp-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2002 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2003 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel Viewer | =2003 | |
| Microsoft Works Suite | =2005 | |
| Microsoft Works Suite | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office | =v.x |
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Reference Links
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/493185
- http://www.fortinet.com/FortiGuardCenter/advisory/FG-2006-30.html
- http://www.fortinet.com/FortiGuardCenter/advisory/FGA-2007-01.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21952
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23676
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-009A.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/31249
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017485
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0103
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A768
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-002
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/457274/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-0028?
CVE-2007-0028 is classified as an Improper Memory Access Vulnerability, which can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0028?
To mitigate CVE-2007-0028, users should update to the latest versions of Microsoft Excel and Office that address this vulnerability.
What versions of Microsoft software are affected by CVE-2007-0028?
CVE-2007-0028 affects Microsoft Excel 2000, 2002, 2003, Excel Viewer 2003, Office 2004 for Mac, and Office v.X for Mac.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2007-0028?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2007-0028 by persuading a user to open a crafted XLS file, leading to arbitrary code execution.
Is user action required for CVE-2007-0028 to be exploited?
Yes, CVE-2007-0028 requires user-assisted action, specifically the opening of a malicious XLS file.
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