CVE-2007-1214
CVE-2007-1214 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Excel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 28% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 28% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Microsoft Excel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, 2003 SP2, 2003 Viewer, and 2004 for Mac allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted AutoFilter filter record in an Excel BIFF8 format XLS file, which triggers memory corruption.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-1214?
- Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, 2003 SP2, 2003 Viewer, and 2004 for Mac allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted AutoFilter filter record in an Excel BIFF8 format XLS file, which triggers memory corruption.
- How severe is CVE-2007-1214?
- CVE-2007-1214 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2007-1214 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 28% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-1214?
- CVE-2007-1214 primarily affects Microsoft Excel. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-1214?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-1214 published?
- CVE-2007-1214 was published on 2007-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=527
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25150
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/253825
- http://www.osvdb.org/34395
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/468871/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23780
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018012
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-128A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1708
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-023
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33915
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2064
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel:2000:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel:2002:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel:2003:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel:2004:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel_viewer:2003:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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