Vulnerability Description
Array index vulnerability in Microsoft Office Excel 2000 SP3 and 2002 SP3, and Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Excel file with a crafted array index for a FORMAT record, aka the "Excel Index Array Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Office | 2000 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=741
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121915960406986&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31454Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30639
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020671
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-225A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2347Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-04
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=741
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121915960406986&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31454Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30639
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020671
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-225A.htmlUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3005?
CVE-2008-3005 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Array index vulnerability in Microsoft Office Excel 2000 SP3 and 2002 SP3, and Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Excel file with a crafted array ind...
How severe is CVE-2008-3005?
CVE-2008-3005 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-2008-3005?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Office.