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CVE-2009-3131

UnknownEPSS 24.88%

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CVE-2009-3131 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Office Excel 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP1 and SP2; Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac; Open XML File Format Converter for Mac; Office Excel Viewer 2003 SP3; Office Excel Viewer SP1 and SP2; and Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats SP1 and SP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a spreadsheet with a crafted formula embedded in a cell, aka "Excel Formula Parsing Memory Corruption Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 24.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Office Excel 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP1 and SP2; Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac; Open XML File Format Converter for Mac; Office Excel Viewer 2003 SP3; Office Excel Viewer SP1 and SP2; and Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats SP1 and SP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a spreadsheet with a crafted formula embedded in a cell, aka "Excel Formula Parsing Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
24.88%

97.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftCompatibility Pack Word Excel Powerpoint2007Sp1
MicrosoftExcel2002Sp3
MicrosoftExcel2003Sp3
MicrosoftExcel2007Sp1
MicrosoftExcel ViewerAll versionsSp1
MicrosoftExcel Viewer2003Sp3
MicrosoftOffice2004—
MicrosoftOffice2008—
MicrosoftOpen Xml File Format ConverterAll versions—

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3131?
Microsoft Office Excel 2002 SP3, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP1 and SP2; Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac; Open XML File Format Converter for Mac; Office Excel Viewer 2003 SP3; Office Excel Viewer SP1 and SP2; and Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats SP1 and SP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a spreadsheet with a crafted formula embedded in a cell, aka "Excel Formula Parsing Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2009-3131?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3131 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 24.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3131?
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