CVE-2008-0117

CVE-2008-0117 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Compatibility Pack Word Excel Powerpoint 2007 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 33% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3 and 2002 SP2, and Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted conditional formatting values, aka "Excel Conditional Formatting Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0117?
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3 and 2002 SP2, and Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted conditional formatting values, aka "Excel Conditional Formatting Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2008-0117?
CVE-2008-0117 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-0117 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 33% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0117?
CVE-2008-0117 primarily affects Microsoft Compatibility Pack Word Excel Powerpoint 2007. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0117?
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-2008-0117 published?
CVE-2008-0117 was published on 2008-03-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)