CVE-2011-1274: Buffer Overflow
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 information during parsing of Excel spreadsheets, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted spreadsheet, aka "Excel Out of Bounds Array Access 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-2011-1274?
CVE-2011-1274 has a severity rating of important, indicating that it could allow for remote code execution if exploited.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1274?
To fix CVE-2011-1274, users should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Excel and Office.
Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2011-1274?
CVE-2011-1274 affects Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2, along with various versions of Office and Excel Viewer.
What types of attacks could exploit CVE-2011-1274?
CVE-2011-1274 could be exploited by opening a specially crafted Excel file that may lead to remote code execution.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-1274?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2011-1274; however, users are strongly advised to apply the latest security updates from Microsoft.
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