CVE-2011-0103: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Apr 13 2011(Updated: )
Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP3, Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac, and Open XML File Format Converter for Mac allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted record information in an Excel file, aka "Excel Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2002-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2008 | |
| Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter |
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=901
- http://osvdb.org/71760
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39122
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47244
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025337
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-102A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0940
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-021
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12616
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0103?
CVE-2011-0103 has a severity rating of high due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0103?
To fix CVE-2011-0103, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Excel.
What software is affected by CVE-2011-0103?
CVE-2011-0103 affects Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, Office 2004, Office 2008 for Mac, and the Open XML File Format Converter for Mac.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2011-0103?
CVE-2011-0103 can be exploited through specially crafted Excel files that lead to memory corruption.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-0103 if I cannot update?
A potential workaround for CVE-2011-0103 is to avoid opening Excel files from untrusted sources.
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