CVE-2008-0114 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening crafted Excel files with malicious Style 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-2008-0114?
CVE-2008-0114 is a critical memory corruption 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 2003 SP2, Viewer 2003, and Office for Mac 2004 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted Style records that trigger memory corruption.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0114?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Excel Viewer, Microsoft Office.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0114?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0114 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2008-0114 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-0114 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Excel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v886-52jc-g2j8.