CVE-2008-0116

Name: CVE-2008-0116
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-03-11T23:44:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 48.23%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-0116 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3 through 2003 SP2, Viewer 2003, Compatibility Pack, and Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed tags in rich text, aka "Excel Rich Text Validation Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 48.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3 through 2003 SP2, Viewer 2003, Compatibility Pack, and Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed tags in rich text, aka "Excel Rich Text Validation Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

48.23%

98.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Excel	2000	Sp3
Microsoft	Excel	2002	Sp3
Microsoft	Excel	2003	Sp2
Microsoft	Excel Viewer	2003	—
Microsoft	Office	2004	—
Microsoft	Office	2008	—
Microsoft	Office Compatibility Pack For Word Excel Ppt 2007	All versions	—

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 11, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0116?

How severe is CVE-2008-0116?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0116 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 48.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0116?

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Source: NVD / NIST