Security readout for executives and security teams
A crafted spreadsheet could crash vulnerable Microsoft Excel components or run attacker-controlled code when opened. The risk is highest where legacy Excel, Excel Viewer, or Office Compatibility Pack installations still process external spreadsheets. Exposure is most likely in environments retaining legacy Microsoft Office installations, Excel Viewer, or Office Compatibility Pack versions listed in the CVE description, especially on endpoints receiving email or web-downloaded spreadsheets. Prioritize remediation if legacy Office remains in use. This is an older issue, but the business impact is serious because user interaction with a malicious spreadsheet can lead to code execution. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS12-076 guidance for the affected Office products.; Apply the Microsoft update path referenced by MS12-076 where applicable.; Retire or isolate unsupported legacy Office and Excel Viewer installations..
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Source materials
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- MS12-076CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:15927CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- microsoft-excel-code-exec(78073)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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