CVE-2008-0111 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious Excel files with crafted data validation records.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2008-0111?

CVE-2008-0111 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Excel, published on 11 Mar 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3 through 2007, Viewer 2003, Compatibility Pack, and Office 2004 for Mac allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted data validation records, aka "Excel Data Validation Record Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0111?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word Excel Ppt 2007.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0111?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0111 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2008-0111 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0111 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Microsoft Excel vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r3mr-4pwg-vmgc.

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