CVE-2011-0098: Critical severity microsoft open xml file format converter vulnerability

Published Apr 13, 2011
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Updated

Integer signedness error in Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2, and 2010; Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac; Open XML File Format Converter for Mac; Excel Viewer SP2; and Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an XLS file with a large record size, aka "Excel Heap Overflow Vulnerability."

Affected Software

10 affected components
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel=2002-sp3
Microsoft Excel=2003-sp3
Microsoft Excel=2007-sp2
Microsoft Excel=2010
Microsoft Excel Viewer=sp2
Microsoft Office=2004
Microsoft Office=2008
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack=2007-sp2
Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter

Event History

Apr 13, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-0098?

CVE-2011-0098 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-0098?

To mitigate CVE-2011-0098, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software versions.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2011-0098?

CVE-2011-0098 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Excel, Office for Mac, and related converters.

4

Can CVE-2011-0098 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2011-0098 can be exploited remotely by attackers through maliciously crafted Excel files.

5

What types of attacks can be carried out using CVE-2011-0098?

Exploitation of CVE-2011-0098 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system.

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