CVE-2003-0821

Description

Microsoft Excel 97, 2000, and 2002 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a spreadsheet with a malicious XLM (Excel 4) macro that bypasses the macro security model.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 14.38% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9010	vdb entry third party advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A675	vdb entry third party advisory signature
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A695	vdb entry third party advisory signature
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-050	vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A636	vdb entry third party advisory signature
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13681	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0821?: CVE-2003-0821 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2003-0821?: To fix CVE-2003-0821, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2003-0821 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2003-0821 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~14% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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