CVE-2011-0105: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Apr 13 2011(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."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter | ||
| Microsoft Office | =2008 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2002-sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025337
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0940
- 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%3A12618
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-021
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
Can CVE-2011-0105 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-0105 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted Excel files.
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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