CVE-2007-1214: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue May 08 2007(Updated: )
Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, 2003 SP2, 2003 Viewer, and 2004 for Mac allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted AutoFilter filter record in an Excel BIFF8 format XLS file, which triggers memory corruption.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Excel Viewer | =2003 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2000-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2002-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2003-sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=527
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/253825
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23780
- 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/34395
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1708
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33915
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2064
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-023
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/468871/100/200/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1214?
CVE-2007-1214 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1214?
To mitigate CVE-2007-1214, update to the latest version of Microsoft Excel or apply any available security patches.
Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2007-1214?
CVE-2007-1214 affects Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, 2003 SP2, 2003 Viewer, and 2004 for Mac.
What type of attack does CVE-2007-1214 involve?
CVE-2007-1214 involves user-assisted remote attacks that exploit a crafted AutoFilter filter record.
What could happen if CVE-2007-1214 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2007-1214 could lead to memory corruption, resulting in arbitrary code execution on the affected system.
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