Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:DL:MS-EXCEL-OBJ-MC |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Office Excel File OBJ record Memory Corruption |
Release Date |
2011/07/26 |
Update Number |
1961 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.1.134269+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: Microsoft Office Excel File OBJ record Memory Corruption
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Office Excel File. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
Microsoft Excel is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. Attackers may exploit this issue by enticing victims into opening a maliciously crafted Excel file. Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application.
Affected Products
- Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3
- Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3
- Microsoft Excel 2003 SP3
- Microsoft Excel 2007 SP1
- Microsoft Excel 2007
- Microsoft Excel Viewer
- Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
- Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac
- Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack 2007 SP1
- Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack 2007
- Microsoft Office Excel Viewer 2003 SP3
- Microsoft Office Excel Viewer 2003
- Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter for Mac
References
- BugTraq: 32621
- CVE: CVE-2008-4264