CVE-2007-3490

CVE-2007-3490 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Excel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 37% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2003 SP2 allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via unspecified vectors, possibly related to the sheet name, as demonstrated by 2670.xls.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3490?
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2003 SP2 allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via unspecified vectors, possibly related to the sheet name, as demonstrated by 2670.xls.
How severe is CVE-2007-3490?
CVE-2007-3490 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-3490 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 37% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3490?
CVE-2007-3490 affects Microsoft Excel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3490?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-3490 published?
CVE-2007-3490 was published on 2007-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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