CVE-2008-0117
First published: Tue Mar 11 2008(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3 and 2002 SP2, and Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted conditional formatting values, aka "Excel Conditional Formatting Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2008 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office | =xp-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel Viewer | =2003 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2000-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2002-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2007 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | ||
| Microsoft Office | =2007 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2003-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000-sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120585858807305&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28170
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019587
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-071A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0846/references
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-014
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5508
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-0117?
CVE-2008-0117 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0117?
To fix CVE-2008-0117, users should apply the latest patches and updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions.
Which software is affected by CVE-2008-0117?
CVE-2008-0117 affects Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3, 2002 SP2, 2003 SP2, 2007, as well as Office 2000 SP3, 2003 SP2, 2004, 2007, and 2008 for Mac.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2008-0117?
CVE-2008-0117 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through specially crafted conditional formatting values.
Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2008-0117?
Yes, user interaction is required as the vulnerability can be exploited through manipulated Excel files that need to be opened by the victim.
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