Signature Detail

HTTP: Microsoft Excel Axisparent Record Index Handling Code Execution

This signature detects an attempt to exploit a known code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Excel. In a successful attack where arbitrary code is attempted to be injected and executed on the target machine, the behavior of the target is dependent on the intention of the malicious code. In an unsuccessful attack, the application can terminate. If unexpected application termination is the sole result of an attack, there is no impact to the overall operation of the target host. It is, however, possible to lose all unsaved data.

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. This may facilitate a compromise of vulnerable computers.

Affected Products

• Avaya Messaging Application Server MM 1.1
• Avaya Messaging Application Server MM 2.0
• Avaya Messaging Application Server MM 3.0
• Avaya Messaging Application Server MM 3.1
• Avaya Messaging Application Server
• Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3
• Microsoft Excel 2003 SP2
• Microsoft Excel 2003 SP3
• Microsoft Office 2000 SP3
• Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
• Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac
• Microsoft Office Excel Viewer 2003

References

• BugTraq: 30638
• CVE: CVE-2008-3004