CVE-2008-4264: Critical severity microsoft open xml file format converter vulnerability
Microsoft Office Excel 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, and 2007 Gold and SP1; Excel Viewer 2003 Gold and SP3; 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 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Excel spreadsheet that contains a malformed formula, which triggers "pointer corruption" during the loading of formulas from this spreadsheet, aka "File Format Parsing Vulnerability."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4264?
CVE-2008-4264 has a moderate severity rating as it allows remote code execution through crafted Excel files.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4264?
To fix CVE-2008-4264, users should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Office versions.
Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2008-4264?
CVE-2008-4264 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Office Excel, Excel Viewer, and the Open XML File Format Converter for Mac.
What types of attacks stem from CVE-2008-4264?
CVE-2008-4264 can lead to attacks such as executing arbitrary code on a victim's machine via a maliciously crafted Excel file.
Is CVE-2008-4264 still a risk for users?
Although CVE-2008-4264 was disclosed years ago, users of unsupported or outdated software versions may still be at risk if they have not updated.