CVE-2011-0105: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 13, 2011
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Updated

Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3, Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac, and Open XML File Format Converter for Mac obtain a certain length value from an uninitialized memory location, which allows remote attackers to trigger a buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code via a crafted Excel file, aka "Excel Data Initialization Vulnerability."

Affected Software

4 affected components
Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter
Microsoft Office=2008
Microsoft Office=2004
Microsoft Excel=2002-sp3

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-2011-0105?

CVE-2011-0105 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-0105?

To fix CVE-2011-0105, update to the latest version of Microsoft Excel or apply the relevant security patches provided by Microsoft.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2011-0105?

CVE-2011-0105 affects Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3, Microsoft Office 2004, Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac, and the Open XML File Format Converter for Mac.

4

Can CVE-2011-0105 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2011-0105 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted Excel files.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-0105?

CVE-2011-0105 is a buffer overflow vulnerability caused by accessing an uninitialized memory location.

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