MS.Office.Excel.XLSX.File.Parsing.Code.Execution
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office Excel.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software is parsing a malformed ".xlsx" file. It may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted XLSX file.
Affected Products
Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Service Pack 1 and Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Service Pack 2
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac
Open XML File Format Converter for Mac
Microsoft Office Excel Viewer Service Pack 1 and Microsoft Office Excel Viewer Service Pack 2
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, an
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions) and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Service Pack 2 (32-bit editions)
Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Service Pack 1 (64-bit editions) and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Service Pack 2 (64-bit editions)
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Refer to the vendor's web site for suggested workaround.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms10-017.mspx
Telemetry
Coverage
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