CVE-2008-4265

UnknownEPSS 24.65%

Last modified

CVE-2008-4265 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Office Excel 2000 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Excel spreadsheet that contains a malformed object, which triggers memory corruption during the loading of records from this spreadsheet, aka "File Format Parsing Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 24.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Office Excel 2000 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Excel spreadsheet that contains a malformed object, which triggers memory corruption during the loading of records from this spreadsheet, aka "File Format Parsing Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
24.65%

97.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftOffice Excel2000Sp3
MicrosoftOffice Excel2002Sp3
MicrosoftOffice Excel2003Sp3
MicrosoftOffice2004
MicrosoftOffice2008
MicrosoftOffice Compatibility Pack For Word Excel Ppt 2007All versions
MicrosoftOffice Excel ViewerAll versions
MicrosoftOffice Excel Viewer2003
MicrosoftOpen Xml File Format ConverterAll versions

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4265?
Microsoft Office Excel 2000 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Excel spreadsheet that contains a malformed object, which triggers memory corruption during the loading of records from this spreadsheet, aka "File Format Parsing Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2008-4265?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4265 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 24.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4265?
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