CWE
94
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-0111: Code Injection

First published: Tue Mar 11 2008(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3 through 2007, Viewer 2003, Compatibility Pack, and Office 2004 for Mac allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted data validation records, aka "Excel Data Validation Record Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Office Excel=2000-sp3
Microsoft Office Excel=2002-sp3
Microsoft Office Excel=2003-sp2
Microsoft Office Excel Viewer=2003
Microsoft Office=2004
Microsoft Office=2007
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-0111?

    CVE-2008-0111 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-0111?

    To mitigate CVE-2008-0111, users should apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Office.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0111?

    CVE-2008-0111 affects Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3 through 2007, Excel Viewer 2003, and Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac.

  • What kind of attack is associated with CVE-2008-0111?

    CVE-2008-0111 can be exploited by user-assisted remote attackers through crafted data validation records.

  • Can CVE-2008-0111 be exploited without user interaction?

    No, CVE-2008-0111 requires user interaction to exploit the vulnerability.

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