Intrusion PreventionMS.Office.Excel.EntExU.Memory.Corruption
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 handles a malicious .xls file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a crafted .xls page.
Affected Products
Microsoft Office Excel 2002 Service Pack 3
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Refer to the vendor's web site for the suggested workaround:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms10-017.mspx
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 18275 |
| Created | Mar 10, 2010 |
| Updated | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2010-0257 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 89.65% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | MS_Office |