CVE-2011-0980
First published: Thu Feb 10 2011(Updated: )
Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP3, Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac, and Open XML File Format Converter for Mac do not properly parse Office Art objects, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to a function pointer, aka "Excel Dangling Pointer Vulnerability."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2002-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2003 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2008 | |
| Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter |
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Reference Links
- http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/blog/2011/02/07/zdi-disclosure-microsoft
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39122
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43210
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025337
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-102A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0940
- http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-040/
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-021
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12018
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0980?
CVE-2011-0980 is considered critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0980?
To fix CVE-2011-0980, update Microsoft Excel or Office to the latest available service pack or patch.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0980?
CVE-2011-0980 affects Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, Office 2004, Office 2008 for Mac, and Open XML File Format Converter for Mac.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-0980?
CVE-2011-0980 is a dangling pointer vulnerability related to improper parsing of Office Art objects.
Can CVE-2011-0980 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-0980 can be exploited remotely by attackers through malicious documents.
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