CVE-2011-0978: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Feb 10 2011(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP2; Office 2004 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 vectors related to an axis properties record, and improper incrementing of an array index, aka "Excel Array Indexing Vulnerability."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel Viewer | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2002-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2003-sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-042/
- http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/blog/2011/02/07/zdi-disclosure-microsoft
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43232
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025337
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0940
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39122
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8231
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-102A.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12439
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-021
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0978?
CVE-2011-0978 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0978?
To mitigate CVE-2011-0978, users should install the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft.
Which versions of Microsoft Excel are affected by CVE-2011-0978?
CVE-2011-0978 affects Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP2, as well as Excel Viewer SP2 and Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 SP2.
Can CVE-2011-0978 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-0978 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted Excel files.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2011-0978 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-2011-0978 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to data compromise or system control.
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