Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:DL:XLS-MAL-REC-MC |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Office Excel Malformed Record Memory Corruption |
Release Date |
2011/12/21 |
Update Number |
2051 |
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 Malformed Record Memory Corruption
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Microsoft Office Excel products. It is due to manipulation of pointer values stored in record types Qsir. A successful attack can lead to memory corruption and 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 ('.xls') file. Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application.
Affected Products
- Microsoft Excel 2007 SP1
- Microsoft Excel 2007 SP2
- Microsoft Excel 2007
- Microsoft Excel Viewer
- Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack 2007 SP1
- Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack 2007 SP2
- Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack 2007
References
- BugTraq: 35246
- CVE: CVE-2009-1134