CVE-2008-3477: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Oct 15 2008(Updated: )
Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, and 2003 SP2 and SP3 does not properly validate data in the VBA Performance Cache when processing an Office document with an embedded object, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Excel file containing a crafted value, leading to heap-based buffer overflows, integer overflows, array index errors, and memory corruption, aka "Calendar Object Validation Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =5.01-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =6 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =6-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =7 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Internet Explorer | =5.01-sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6-sp1 | |
| Internet Explorer | =7 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32211
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31702
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021044
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122479227205998&w=2
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-288A.html
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=746
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2808
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45581
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45566
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5870
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-057
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3477?
The severity of CVE-2008-3477 is classified as critical due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3477?
To fix CVE-2008-3477, users should apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Excel.
Which versions of Microsoft Excel are affected by CVE-2008-3477?
CVE-2008-3477 affects Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3, Excel 2002 SP3, and Excel 2003 SP2 and SP3.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-3477?
CVE-2008-3477 can be exploited by attackers through crafted Excel files containing malicious embedded objects.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-3477?
While there is no official workaround for CVE-2008-3477, users can mitigate risk by avoiding the opening of untrusted Excel files.
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