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MS.Excel.File.Handling.Code.Execution

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against a remote code-execution vulnerability in Microsoft Excel.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a specially crafted Excel file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

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Microsoft Office Excel 2003 SP2
Microsoft Office Excel Viewer 2003
Microsoft Office Excel 2002
Microsoft Office Excel 2000
Microsoft Excel 2004 for Mac

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/ms08-014.mspx

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)
ID 15324
Created Apr 01, 2010
Updated Mar 11, 2022
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Active
Affected OS Windows
Affected App MS_Office