CVE-2007-0031 describes a heap-based buffer overflow in multiple versions of Microsoft Excel and related Office products. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through user-assisted opening of a specially crafted BIFF8 spreadsheet containing an oversized PALETTE record. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it is a critical vulnerability, requiring user interaction but allowing complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation is noted, a proof-of-concept for denial of service exists on ExploitDB, and there is minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2000CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2000CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2000:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2002CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel:2002:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
xpCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:xp:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2003CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel:2003:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.