Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:DL:MS-XL-ROW-REC-BO |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
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-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: Microsoft Office Excel Row Record Heap Buffer Overflow
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.
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 2002 SP1
- Microsoft Excel 2002 SP2
- Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3
- Microsoft Excel 2002
- Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
- Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac
- Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter for Mac
References
- BugTraq: 36946
- CVE: CVE-2009-3130