Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Excel 2003 does not properly parse .XLS files, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a file with a (1) corrupted XML format or a (2) corrupted XLS format, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Excel | 2003 |
References
- http://securityvulns.com/news/Microsoft/Excel/XML/DoS.htmlExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/461373/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22717
- http://securityvulns.com/news/Microsoft/Excel/XML/DoS.htmlExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/461373/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22717
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-1239?
CVE-2007-1239 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Excel 2003 does not properly parse .XLS files, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a file with a (1) corrupted XML format or a (2) corrupted XL...
How severe is CVE-2007-1239?
CVE-2007-1239 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-1239?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Excel.