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CVE-2011-1278

UnknownEPSS 16.97%

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CVE-2011-1278 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3 and Office 2004 for Mac do not properly validate record information during parsing of Excel spreadsheets, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted spreadsheet, aka "Excel WriteAV Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 16.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3 and Office 2004 for Mac do not properly validate record information during parsing of Excel spreadsheets, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted spreadsheet, aka "Excel WriteAV Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
16.97%

96.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftExcel2002Sp3
MicrosoftOffice2004—

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1278?
Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3 and Office 2004 for Mac do not properly validate record information during parsing of Excel spreadsheets, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted spreadsheet, aka "Excel WriteAV Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2011-1278?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1278 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1278?
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