| CVE Number | Vulnerability | Product | Severity | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS08-057 | Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Excel Could Allow Remote Code Execution (956416) | Microsoft Excel | Critical | 15-10-2008 |
Technical Information
Brief overview of the risk:
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel as a result of improper memory allocation when loading Excel objects. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Excel file that includes a malformed object.
Detailed Information on the risk:
An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Further information on this exploit is available at : MS08-057
Affected Software
Microsoft Excel 2000 Service Pack 3Microsoft Excel 2002 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Excel 2003 Service Pack 2
Microsoft Excel 2003 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats Service Pack 1
Microsoft Office Excel 2007
Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Service Pack 1
Microsoft Office Excel Viewer
Microsoft Office Excel Viewer 2003
Microsoft Office Excel Viewer 2003 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Service Pack 1
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 x64 Edition
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 x64 Edition Service Pack 1
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