Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Excel 2002 SP3, Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac, and Open XML File Format Converter for Mac allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a spreadsheet containing a malformed Binary File Format (aka BIFF) record that triggers memory corruption, aka "Excel Document Parsing Heap Overflow Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Compatibility Pack Word Excel Powerpoint | 2007 |
| Microsoft | Excel | 2002 |
| Microsoft | Excel Viewer | All versions |
| Microsoft | Office | 2004 |
| Microsoft | Open Xml File Format Converter | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023157
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-314A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-06
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023157
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-314A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-06
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3130?
CVE-2009-3130 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Excel 2002 SP3, Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac, and Open XML File Format Converter for Mac allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a spreadsh...
How severe is CVE-2009-3130?
CVE-2009-3130 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-2009-3130?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Compatibility Pack Word Excel Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Open Xml File Format Converter.