CVE-2007-3029

CVE-2007-3029 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Excel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 31% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed Excel file containing multiple active worksheets, which results in memory corruption.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3029?
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3 and 2003 SP2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed Excel file containing multiple active worksheets, which results in memory corruption.
How severe is CVE-2007-3029?
CVE-2007-3029 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-3029 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 31% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3029?
CVE-2007-3029 primarily affects Microsoft Excel. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3029?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-3029 published?
CVE-2007-3029 was published on 2007-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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