Microsoft Excel Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Last Update Date:
14 Sep 2011 11:52
Release Date:
14 Sep 2011
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RISK: High Risk
TYPE: Clients - Productivity Products
A remote code execution vulnerabilities exists in the way that Microsoft Excel handles specially crafted Excel files. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerabilities could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.
Impact
- Remote Code Execution
System / Technologies affected
- Microsoft Office 2003
- Microsoft Office 2007
- Microsoft Office 2010
- Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
- Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac
- Microsoft Office for Mac 2011
- Open XML File Format Converter for Mac
- Microsoft Excel Viewer
- Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
- Download location for patches:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/MS11-072
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