Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:DL:XLS-VERSIONINFO |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Excel Version Information Handling Code Execution |
Release Date |
2010/10/12 |
Update Number |
1790 |
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 Excel Version Information Handling Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Excel. A successful attack can lead to invalid memory access 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 file ('.xls'). 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 Customer Interaction Express (CIE) User Interface 1.0
- Avaya Customer Interaction Express (CIE) User Interface 1.0.2
- Microsoft Excel 2000 SP2
- Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3
- 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
- Microsoft Excel 2007
- Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
- Microsoft Office Excel Viewer 2003
References
- BugTraq: 24801
- CVE: CVE-2007-1756