CVE-2011-1275: Buffer Overflow
Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3; Office 2004, 2008, and 2011 for Mac; and Open XML File Format Converter for Mac 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 Memory Heap Overwrite Vulnerability."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1275?
CVE-2011-1275 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1275?
The vulnerability can be addressed by applying the security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Office versions.
Which software versions are impacted by CVE-2011-1275?
CVE-2011-1275 affects Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3, Office 2004, 2008, 2011 for Mac, and Open XML File Format Converter for Mac.
What type of attacks can CVE-2011-1275 enable?
CVE-2011-1275 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service due to memory corruption.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-1275?
Disabling the use of vulnerable Excel file formats can serve as a temporary workaround until an update is applied.