Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3 and Office 2004 for Mac do not properly validate record information during parsing of Excel spreadsheets, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted spreadsheet, aka "Excel WriteAV Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Excel | 2002 |
| Microsoft | Office | 2004 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48163
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-04
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67716
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48163
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-04
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67716
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1278?
CVE-2011-1278 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3 and Office 2004 for Mac do not properly validate record information during parsing of Excel spreadsheets, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a de...
How severe is CVE-2011-1278?
CVE-2011-1278 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-2011-1278?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office.