Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, and 2003 SP2 and SP3 does not properly validate data in the VBA Performance Cache when processing an Office document with an embedded object, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Excel file containing a crafted value, leading to heap-based buffer overflows, integer overflows, array index errors, and memory corruption, aka "Calendar Object Validation Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 5.01 |
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=746
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122479227205998&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32211PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31702Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021044
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-288A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2808
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-05
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45566
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45581
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=746
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122479227205998&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32211PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31702Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3477?
CVE-2008-3477 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, and 2003 SP2 and SP3 does not properly validate data in the VBA Performance Cache when processing an Office document with an embedded object, which allows remote at...
How severe is CVE-2008-3477?
CVE-2008-3477 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-2008-3477?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Xp, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.