CVE-2007-1203: Critical severity Microsoft Excel vulnerability

Published May 8, 2007
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, 2003 SP2, 2003 Viewer, 2004 for Mac, and 2007 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted set font value in an Excel file, which results in memory corruption.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Microsoft Excel=2000-sp3
Microsoft Excel=2002-sp3
Microsoft Excel=2003-sp2
Microsoft Excel=2004
Microsoft Excel=2007
Microsoft Excel Viewer=2003

Event History

May 8, 2007
CVE Published
10:19 PM
May 9, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-1203?

CVE-2007-1203 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-1203?

To fix CVE-2007-1203, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Excel.

3

Which versions of Excel are affected by CVE-2007-1203?

CVE-2007-1203 affects Microsoft Excel versions 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, 2003 SP2, 2003 Viewer, 2004 for Mac, and 2007.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-1203?

CVE-2007-1203 is a user-assisted remote code execution vulnerability caused by memory corruption.

5

What should I do if I suspect exploitation of CVE-2007-1203?

If you suspect exploitation of CVE-2007-1203, it is recommended to immediately update your software and monitor for signs of unauthorized access.

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