CVE-2009-3134: Code Injection
First published: Wed Nov 11 2009(Updated: )
Microsoft Office Excel 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP1 and SP2; Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac; Open XML File Format Converter for Mac; Office Excel Viewer 2003 SP3; Office Excel Viewer SP1 and SP2; and Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats SP1 and SP2 do not properly parse the Excel file format, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a spreadsheet with a malformed record object, aka "Excel Field Sanitization 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-2009-3134?
CVE-2009-3134 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3134?
CVE-2009-3134 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Excel, Office, and related viewers for both Windows and Mac.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3134?
To fix CVE-2009-3134, users should apply the latest security updates available for the affected versions of Microsoft Office and Excel.
What type of attack does CVE-2009-3134 exploit?
CVE-2009-3134 exploits vulnerabilities in Microsoft Excel files, enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary code by convincing a user to open a specially crafted file.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-3134?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2009-3134 includes avoiding opening untrusted Excel files and disabling macros.
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