CVE-2007-0215: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue May 08 2007(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, 2003 SP2, and 2003 Viewer allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .XLS BIFF file with a malformed Named Graph record, which results in memory corruption.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2000 | |
| Microsoft Office | =xp-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel Viewer | =2003 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2002 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2007 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2003 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2007 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000-sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-07-026.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23760
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018012
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25150
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-128A.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/34393
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1708
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33913
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1971
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-023
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/468871/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/467988/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-0215?
CVE-2007-0215 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0215?
To mitigate CVE-2007-0215, apply the latest patches provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Excel.
Which versions of Microsoft Excel are affected by CVE-2007-0215?
CVE-2007-0215 affects Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, 2003 SP2, and the 2003 Viewer.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-0215?
CVE-2007-0215 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2007-0215 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-0215 can be exploited by remote attackers through the use of specially crafted .XLS files.
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