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Excel
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7.5
CVSS
HIGH
Buffer Overflow
CWE
Product Name: Excel
Affected Version From: Unknown
Affected Version To: Unknown
Patch Exists: NO
Related CWE: CVE-Unknown
CPE: a:microsoft:excel
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Microsoft Excel Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

The vulnerability in Microsoft Excel can be exploited by enticing a user to open a specially crafted Excel file. Successful exploitation allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application. Failed exploit attempts result in a denial-of-service condition.

Mitigation:

Apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft. Exercise caution when opening Excel files from untrusted sources.
Source

Exploit-DB raw data:

source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47245/info

Microsoft Excel is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to open a specially crafted Excel file.

Successful exploits can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition. 

https://gitlab.com/exploit-database/exploitdb-bin-sploits/-/raw/main/bin-sploits/35573.zip