How severe is CVE-2008-3005?

CVE-2008-3005 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-3005 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 32% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3005?

CVE-2008-3005 primarily affects Microsoft Office. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3005?

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-2008-3005 published?

CVE-2008-3005 was published on 2008-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3005

CVE-2008-3005 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 32% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 32% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microsoft Office
Published: 2008-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Array index vulnerability in Microsoft Office Excel 2000 SP3 and 2002 SP3, and Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Excel file with a crafted array index for a FORMAT record, aka the "Excel Index Array Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3005?: Array index vulnerability in Microsoft Office Excel 2000 SP3 and 2002 SP3, and Office 2004 and 2008 for Mac allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Excel file with a crafted array index for a FORMAT record, aka the "Excel Index Array Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2008-3005?: CVE-2008-3005 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-3005 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 32% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3005?: CVE-2008-3005 primarily affects Microsoft Office. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3005?: 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-2008-3005 published?: CVE-2008-3005 was published on 2008-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2000:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:xp:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2004:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2008:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*

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