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CVE-2008-3003

UnknownEPSS 1.67%

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CVE-2008-3003 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Gold and SP1 does not properly delete the PWD (password) string from connections.xml when a .xlsx file is configured not to save the remote data session password, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information and obtain access to a remote data source, aka the "Excel Credential Caching Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 1.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Gold and SP1 does not properly delete the PWD (password) string from connections.xml when a .xlsx file is configured not to save the remote data session password, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information and obtain access to a remote data source, aka the "Excel Credential Caching Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.67%

73.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftOffice2007

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3003?
Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Gold and SP1 does not properly delete the PWD (password) string from connections.xml when a .xlsx file is configured not to save the remote data session password, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information and obtain access to a remote data source, aka the "Excel Credential Caching Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2008-3003?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3003 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3003?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST