MS.Office.Excel.DbOrParamQry.Record.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 ".xls" file with malformed DbOrParamQry Record. It may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted XLS file.
Affected Products
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac
Open XML File Format Converter for Mac
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 suggested workaround.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms10-017.mspx
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |