Signature Detail

HTTP: Microsoft Excel Set Font Handling 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

Microsoft Excel is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of a victim user running the application. A successful exploit will result in the compromise of the application and may aid in further attacks.

Affected Products

• Avaya customer_interaction_express_(cie)_user_interface 1.0
• Microsoft excel_2000 SP2
• Microsoft excel_2000 SP3
• Microsoft excel_2000
• Microsoft excel_2002 SP1
• Microsoft excel_2002 SP2
• Microsoft excel_2002 SP3
• Microsoft excel_2002
• Microsoft excel_2003 SP1
• Microsoft excel_2003 SP2
• Microsoft excel_2003 SP3
• Microsoft excel_2003
• Microsoft excel_2004_for_mac
• Microsoft excel_2007
• Microsoft office_excel_viewer_2003

References

• BugTraq: 23779
• CVE: CVE-2007-1203