CVE-2011-1278: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 16, 2011
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Updated

Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3 and Office 2004 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 WriteAV Vulnerability."

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Excel=2002-sp3
Microsoft Office=2004

Event History

Jun 16, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:21 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1278?

CVE-2011-1278 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and memory corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-1278?

To fix CVE-2011-1278, update Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3 and Office 2004 for Mac to their latest security patches.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2011-1278?

CVE-2011-1278 affects Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3 and Office 2004 for Mac.

4

What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2011-1278?

CVE-2011-1278 can be exploited by attackers using crafted spreadsheets to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

5

Is CVE-2011-1278 a critical vulnerability?

CVE-2011-1278 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to enable remote code execution.

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