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MS.Excel.Richtext.SST.Record.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 Excel 2000 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Excel 2002 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Excel 2003 Service Pack 2
Microsoft Excel 2007

Impact logoImpact

System compromise

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the patch available at the vendor's web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS08-014.mspx

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)
ID 15476
Created Aug 06, 2009
Updated Mar 11, 2022
Risk black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon
CVE ID CVE-2008-0116
Exploit Prediction Score 68.97%
Default Action drop
Active
Affected OS Windows
Affected App MS_Office