Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, 2003 SP2, 2004 for Mac, and v.X for Mac allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a BIFF8 spreadsheet with a PALETTE record that contains a large number of entries.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Excel | 2000 |
| Microsoft | Office | 2000 |
| Microsoft | Excel Viewer | 2003 |
| Microsoft | Works | 2004 |
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=461PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017487
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/625532US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/31258
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/457274/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21922
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-009A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0103
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-00
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=461PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017487
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/625532US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/31258
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/457274/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-0031?
CVE-2007-0031 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, 2003 SP2, 2004 for Mac, and v.X for Mac allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a BIFF8 spreadsheet with a...
How severe is CVE-2007-0031?
CVE-2007-0031 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-0031?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft Works.