CVE-2009-3133: Code Injection
First published: Wed Nov 11 2009(Updated: )
Microsoft Office Excel 2002 SP3, Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac, and Open XML File Format Converter for Mac allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a spreadsheet containing a malformed object that triggers memory corruption, related to "loading Excel records," aka "Excel Document Parsing Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =2007-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2002-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2007-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel Viewer | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel Viewer | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel Viewer | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2008 | |
| Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3133?
CVE-2009-3133 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3133?
To fix CVE-2009-3133, update your affected Microsoft Office or Excel versions to the latest security patches.
What software is affected by CVE-2009-3133?
CVE-2009-3133 affects Microsoft Office Excel 2002 SP3, Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac, and several versions of Excel Viewer and the Open XML File Format Converter for Mac.
Can CVE-2009-3133 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-3133 can be exploited remotely through a specially crafted Excel spreadsheet.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-3133 classified as?
CVE-2009-3133 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
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