Signature Detail

HTTP: Microsoft Excel Malformed Scenario Record Remote Code Execution

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known issue with Microsoft Excel. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Extended Description

Microsoft Excel is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability due to a memory-corruption error. Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to open a specially crafted Excel file. Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in a denial-of-service condition.

Affected Products

• Microsoft excel_2002 SP1
• Microsoft excel_2002 SP2
• Microsoft excel_2002 SP3
• Microsoft excel_2002
• Microsoft office_2004_for_mac
• Microsoft office_2008_for_mac
• Microsoft office_2011_for_mac
• Microsoft open_xml_file_format_converter_for_mac

References

• BugTraq: 48160
• CVE: CVE-2011-1275