MS.Excel.IMDATA.Record.Memory.Corruption

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Excel.
The vulnerability is caused by an error that occurs when the vulnerable
software handles an EXCEL document with malformed IMDATA record. A remote attacker may exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XLS file.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Microsoft Works Suite 2006 0
Microsoft Works Suite 2005 0
Microsoft Works Suite 2004
Microsoft Office XP SP3
Microsoft Office XP SP2
Microsoft Office XP SP1
Microsoft Office XP
Microsoft Office 2003 SP2
Microsoft Office 2003 SP1
Microsoft Office 2003
Microsoft Office 2000 SP3
Microsoft Office 2000 SP1
Microsoft Office 2000
Microsoft Internet Explorer for Unix SP2
Microsoft Excel x for Mac 0
Microsoft Excel Viewer 2003 0
Microsoft Excel 2004 for Mac 0
Microsoft Excel 2003 SP2
Microsoft Excel 2003 SP1
Microsoft Excel 2003
Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3
Microsoft Excel 2002 SP2
Microsoft Excel 2002 SP1
Microsoft Excel 2002
Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3
Microsoft Excel 2000 SP2
Microsoft Excel 2000 0

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply patch, available from the web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS07-002.mspx

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)