PT-2011-3011 · Microsoft · Open Xml File Format Converter For Mac+2
Published
2011-06-16
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Updated
2018-10-12
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CVE-2011-1275
CVSS v2.0
9.3
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Microsoft Excel versions prior to the fixed version
Office 2004, 2008, and 2011 for Mac
Open XML File Format Converter for Mac
Description
The issue arises from improper validation of record information during the parsing of Excel spreadsheets, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service due to memory corruption via a crafted spreadsheet. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Excel handles specially crafted Excel files, potentially allowing an attacker to take complete control of an affected system, install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights.
Recommendations
For Microsoft Excel, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Office 2004, 2008, and 2011 for Mac, apply the recommended patch or update.
For Open XML File Format Converter for Mac, consider disabling the conversion of Excel files until a patch is available.
As a temporary workaround, consider avoiding the use of specially crafted Excel files until the issue is resolved.
Fix
RCE
DoS
Buffer Overflow
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Office Excel
Office
Open Xml File Format Converter For Mac