Short Name |
HTTP:STC:DL:MS-XL-ROW-REC-BO |
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Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Office Excel Row Record Heap Buffer Overflow |
Release Date |
2010/10/14 |
Update Number |
1792 |
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+ |
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Microsoft Office Excel. A successful attack could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system. Failed exploit attempts could result in a denial of service condition.
Microsoft Excel is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing victims into opening a specially crafted Excel ('.xls') file. Successful exploits can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application.