CVE-2011-0098
First published: Wed Apr 13 2011(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."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Excel | ||
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2002-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2010 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel Viewer | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2008 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025337
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47235
- http://osvdb.org/71759
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0940
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2011-32/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39122
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-102A.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12034
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-021
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0098?
CVE-2011-0098 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
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.
What software is affected by CVE-2011-0098?
CVE-2011-0098 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Excel, Office for Mac, and related converters.
Can CVE-2011-0098 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-0098 can be exploited remotely by attackers through maliciously crafted Excel files.
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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