VDB-89512 · XFDB 3371 · SBV-4233

Microsoft Excel 97 Lotus 1-2-3 Macro Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Microsoft Excel 97. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Lotus 1-2-3 Macro Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Excel 97 (Spreadsheet Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Lotus 1-2-3 Macro Handler. The impact remains unknown.

The weakness was disclosed 10/20/1999. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (3371) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-4233†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/20/1999 🔍
10/20/1999 +0 days 🔍
05/02/2004 +1656 days 🔍
07/16/2016 +4458 days 🔍
02/28/2019 +957 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-89512
X-Force: 3371
Vulnerability Center: 4233 - [MS99-044] Excel 97 Imports Macros Created by Lotus 1-2-3 or Quattro Pro, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 07/16/2016 23:13
Updated: 02/28/2019 09:46
Changes: 07/16/2016 23:13 (34), 02/28/2019 09:46 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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