CVE-2011-1272: Input Validation
First published: Thu Jun 16 2011(Updated: )
Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP2; Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac; Open XML File Format Converter for Mac; Excel Viewer SP2; and Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats SP2 do not properly validate record structures during parsing of Excel spreadsheets, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted spreadsheet, aka "Excel Insufficient Record Validation Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2002-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel Viewer | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2008 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1272?
CVE-2011-1272 has a severity rating of important, indicating significant risk to affected users.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1272?
To fix CVE-2011-1272, users should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for their specific versions of Excel and Office.
Which versions of Excel are affected by CVE-2011-1272?
CVE-2011-1272 affects Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2, and previous versions of the Office software on Mac.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-1272?
CVE-2011-1272 is a vulnerability related to improper validation of record structures when parsing Excel spreadsheets.
Can I still use my software if CVE-2011-1272 is present?
While you can still use the software, it is highly recommended to address CVE-2011-1272 as it poses security risks that could be exploited.
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