CVE-2008-4019: Integer Overflow
First published: Wed Oct 15 2008(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the REPT function 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 SharePoint Server 2007 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 an Excel file containing a formula within a cell, aka "Formula Parsing Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2003-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2007 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2007-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel Viewer | ||
| Microsoft Office Excel Viewer | =2003 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel Viewer | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2008 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =2007 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =2007-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter | ||
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 | =2007 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 | =2007 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 | =2007-sp1 | |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 | =2007-sp1 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32211
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31706
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021044
- 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/45580
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6102
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-057
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4019?
CVE-2008-4019 has a severity rating of 'important' as it can lead to integer overflow vulnerabilities in Microsoft Excel.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4019?
To fix CVE-2008-4019, you should apply the latest patches and updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Excel.
Which versions of Microsoft Excel are affected by CVE-2008-4019?
CVE-2008-4019 affects Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, 2003 SP2 and SP3, as well as 2007 Gold and SP1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-4019?
CVE-2008-4019 is classified as an integer overflow vulnerability specifically in the REPT function of Microsoft Excel.
Is Excel Viewer affected by CVE-2008-4019?
Yes, CVE-2008-4019 also affects the Excel Viewer 2003 SP3 and other versions of Excel Viewer.
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