Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:DL:MSEXCEL-VBMACRO-RCE |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Excel VBScript Macro Parsing Remote Code Execution |
Release Date |
2014/05/15 |
Update Number |
2374 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: Microsoft Excel VBScript Macro Parsing Remote 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 because it fails to properly validate user-supplied input. Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user running the affected application. Failed exploits can trigger a denial of service.
Affected Products
- Microsoft Excel 2003 SP3
References
- BugTraq: 50533