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Short Name |
HTTP:STC:DL:XLS-FNGROUPNAME |
|---|---|
Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Office Excel FNGROUPNAME Record Memory Corruption |
Release Date |
2010/10/18 |
Update Number |
1794 |
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 Office Excel FNGROUPNAME Record Memory Corruption
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office Excel. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
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.
Affected Products
- Microsoft excel_2003 SP3
- Microsoft excel_2004_for_mac
- Microsoft excel_2007 SP1
- Microsoft excel_2007 SP2
- Microsoft excel_2007
References
- BugTraq: 38553
- CVE: CVE-2010-0262