CVE-2011-1279: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jun 16 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 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 WriteAV Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter | ||
| Microsoft Office | =2008 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2002-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2003-sp3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1279?
CVE-2011-1279 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1279?
To fix CVE-2011-1279, users should apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Excel and Office.
Which software is affected by CVE-2011-1279?
CVE-2011-1279 affects Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac, and the Open XML File Format Converter for Mac.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2011-1279?
The risks associated with CVE-2011-1279 include potential arbitrary code execution and memory corruption leading to denial of service.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-1279?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2011-1279; users are advised to update affected software to mitigate the risk.
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