Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Microsoft Excel file-handling flaw. A malicious spreadsheet could let an attacker run code on a user’s computer if opened in affected legacy Excel versions. Business urgency depends on whether those versions still exist in the environment. Exposure is most likely in legacy desktops, archived virtual machines, labs, or unmanaged Mac/Windows systems still running the listed Excel versions. Treat as high priority only if legacy Excel remains in use. If the affected versions are absent, record the non-exposure and focus on legacy software governance. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for the affected legacy Excel versions.; Apply Microsoft guidance and updates from MS04-033 where applicable.; Retire or isolate unsupported Office installations that cannot be updated..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- MS04-033CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
- excel-ms04033-patch(17683)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:2673CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- excel-execute-code(17653)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:4226CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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