Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Last Update Date:
14 Dec 2011 14:34
Release Date:
14 Dec 2011
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RISK: High Risk
TYPE: Clients - Productivity Products
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Excel handles specially crafted Excel files. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability 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 2004 for Mac
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/MS11-096
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