First published: Wed Jan 16 2008(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3 through 2003 SP2, Viewer 2003, and Office 2004 for Mac allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted macros, aka "Macro Validation Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-3490.
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Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft Excel for Mac | =2000-sp3 | |
Microsoft Excel for Mac | =2002-sp3 | |
Microsoft Excel for Mac | =2003-sp2 | |
Microsoft Excel Viewer | =2003 | |
Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
Microsoft Office | =2004 |
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CVE-2008-0081 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for allowing remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2008-0081, apply the latest service packs and updates for your version of Microsoft Excel.
CVE-2008-0081 affects Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, 2003 SP2, Excel Viewer 2003, and Office 2004 for Mac.
The impact of CVE-2008-0081 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.
CVE-2008-0081 is related but distinct from CVE-2007-3490, both involving macro validation vulnerabilities.