Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3 through 2003 SP2, Viewer 2003, Compatibility Pack, and Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed tags in rich text, aka "Excel Rich Text Validation Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Excel | 2000 |
| Microsoft | Excel Viewer | 2003 |
| Microsoft | Office | 2004 |
| Microsoft | Office Compatibility Pack For Word Excel Ppt 2007 | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/advisory/TPTI-08-03
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120585858807305&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489430/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28168Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019586
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-071A.htmlPatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0846/referencesVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-01
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/advisory/TPTI-08-03
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120585858807305&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489430/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28168Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019586
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-071A.htmlPatchUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0116?
CVE-2008-0116 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3 through 2003 SP2, Viewer 2003, Compatibility Pack, and Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed tags in rich ...
How severe is CVE-2008-0116?
CVE-2008-0116 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-2008-0116?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack For Word Excel Ppt 2007.