Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:DL:XLS-FILE-HNDL |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Excel File Handling Code Execution Vulnerability |
Release Date |
2010/09/22 |
Update Number |
1777 |
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 File Handling Code Execution Vulnerability
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 may exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions.
Affected Products
- Microsoft Excel 2000 SP2
- Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3
- Microsoft Excel 2000 SR1
- 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 Office 2000 SP1
- Microsoft Office 2000 SP2
- Microsoft Office 2000 SP3
- Microsoft Office 2000
- Microsoft Office 2002
- Microsoft Office 2003 SP1
- Microsoft Office 2003 SP2
- Microsoft Office 2003 SP3
- Microsoft Office 2003
- Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
- Microsoft Office Excel Viewer 2003
- Microsoft Office XP SP1
- Microsoft Office XP SP2
- Microsoft Office XP SP3
- Microsoft Office XP
References
- BugTraq: 27305
- CVE: CVE-2008-0081