CVE-2008-4266
First published: Wed Dec 10 2008(Updated: )
Array index vulnerability in Microsoft Office Excel 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, and 2003 SP3; Excel Viewer 2003 Gold and SP3; Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac; and Open XML File Format Converter for Mac allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Excel spreadsheet with a NAME record that contains an invalid index value, which triggers stack corruption, aka "Excel Global Array Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter | ||
| Microsoft Office | =2008 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel Viewer | =2003 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2000-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel Viewer | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2002-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2003-sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-36/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/499055/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021368
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-344A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3386
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-074
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5808
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4266?
CVE-2008-4266 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4266?
To fix CVE-2008-4266, update your Microsoft Office software to the latest version and apply all relevant security patches.
What versions of software are affected by CVE-2008-4266?
CVE-2008-4266 affects Microsoft Office Excel 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, Excel Viewer 2003, Office 2004, Office 2008 for Mac, and the Open XML File Format Converter for Mac.
Can CVE-2008-4266 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-4266 can be exploited remotely through malicious Excel spreadsheets.
What types of attacks can result from CVE-2008-4266?
CVE-2008-4266 can lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected systems, allowing attackers to take control.
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