critical
9.3
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-3130: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Nov 11 2009(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Excel 2002 SP3, Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac, and Open XML File Format Converter for Mac allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a spreadsheet containing a malformed Binary File Format (aka BIFF) record that triggers memory corruption, aka "Excel Document Parsing Heap Overflow Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter
Microsoft Office=2008
Microsoft Office=2004
Microsoft Office Excel=2007-sp2
Microsoft Office Excel Viewer=sp2
Microsoft Office Excel=2007-sp1
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint=2007-sp2
Microsoft Office Excel Viewer=2003-sp3
Microsoft Office Excel=2002-sp3
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint=2007-sp1
Microsoft Office Excel=2003-sp3
Microsoft Office Excel Viewer=sp1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-3130?

    CVE-2009-3130 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-3130?

    To fix CVE-2009-3130, ensure that you apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for the affected software.

  • Which versions of Microsoft Excel are affected by CVE-2009-3130?

    CVE-2009-3130 affects Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, 2007 SP1, 2007 SP2, and versions for Mac, including 2004 and 2008.

  • Can CVE-2009-3130 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2009-3130 can be exploited remotely if a user opens a specially crafted spreadsheet containing a malformed BIFF record.

  • What types of software are impacted by CVE-2009-3130?

    CVE-2009-3130 impacts Microsoft Excel, the Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, and the Open XML File Format Converter for Mac.

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