CVE-2007-1214: Buffer Overflow

Published May 8, 2007
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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.

Affected Software

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

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-2007-1214?

CVE-2007-1214 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

2

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.

3

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.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2007-1214 involve?

CVE-2007-1214 involves user-assisted remote attacks that exploit a crafted AutoFilter filter record.

5

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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