5175 : Microsoft Excel Hyperlinked Workbook Arbitrary Code Execution
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5 months ago

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Disclosure
Jun 19, 2002

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

Description

 Excel contains a flaw that allows a hyperlink to execute code when referenced through a Drawing shape from one workbook to another containing the macrocode in autoexecute. This flaw exists because the application does not detect the presence of macros upon opening. This could allow a user to create a specially crafted workbook that would execute arbitrary code when a user opens it.

Classification

 Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality, Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

 Upgrade Excel 2000 to version 9.0.6508 using the Excel 2000 Update: June 19, 2002 or higher, upgrade Word and Office using the Office XP Update: Service Pack 2, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products
Microsoft Corporation
Watch-list
Office
Watch-list
 2000
XP
Word
Watch-list
 2002
Excel
Watch-list
 2000
2002

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