Signature Detail
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Short Name |
HTTP:STC:DL:EXCEL-SST |
|---|---|
Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Excel Invalid SST Record Length Remote Code Execution |
Release Date |
2012/11/12 |
Update Number |
2202 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.1.134269+, j-series-9.5+, mx-11.4+, srx-12.1+, srx-branch-12.1+, vmx-17.4+, vsrx-12.1+, vsrx3bsd-18.2+ |
HTTP: Microsoft Excel Invalid SST Record Length Remote Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Excel. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2 and SP3, and 2010 SP1, and Office 2008 and 2011 for Mac, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted spreadsheet, aka "Excel SST Invalid Length Use After Free Vulnerability."
Affected Products
- Microsoft excel 2003
- Microsoft excel 2007
- Microsoft excel 2010
- Microsoft office 2008
- Microsoft office 2011
References
- BugTraq: 56430
- CVE: CVE-2012-1887