CVE-2007-3029
First published: Tue Jul 10 2007(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed Excel file containing multiple active worksheets, which results in memory corruption.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =xp-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2002-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2003-sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://archive.cert.uni-stuttgart.de/bugtraq/2007/07/msg00254.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-191A.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22555
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018352
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25995
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2478
- http://osvdb.org/35958
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35215
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2029
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-036
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3029?
CVE-2007-3029 has a critical severity level as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3029?
To fix CVE-2007-3029, update Microsoft Excel to the latest version or apply the security patches provided by Microsoft.
Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2007-3029?
CVE-2007-3029 affects Microsoft Office 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP2.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2007-3029?
CVE-2007-3029 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through a specially crafted Excel file.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2007-3029?
CVE-2007-3029 is a memory corruption vulnerability caused by a malformed Excel file with multiple active worksheets.
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