CVE-2008-3471: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Oct 15 2008(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, 2003 SP2 and SP3, and 2007 Gold and SP1; Office Excel Viewer 2003 SP3; Office Excel Viewer; Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats Gold and SP1; Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac; and Open XML File Format Converter for Mac allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a BIFF file with a malformed record that triggers a user-influenced size calculation, aka "File Format Parsing Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2007-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =2007-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel Viewer | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2003-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel Viewer | ||
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =2007 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2008 | |
| Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter | ||
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2007 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel Viewer | =2003 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021044
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31705
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32211
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-068/
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-288A.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122479227205998&w=2
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2808
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45581
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45579
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5750
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-057
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3471?
CVE-2008-3471 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2008-3471?
CVE-2008-3471 affects Microsoft Excel versions 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007, as well as various Excel viewer versions and Office Compatibility Packs.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3471?
To fix CVE-2008-3471, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-3471?
CVE-2008-3471 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2008-3471 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-3471 can be exploited remotely if a user opens a malicious Excel file.
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