MS.Office.Excel.Mdxset.Heap.Overflow
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 2007 Service Pack 1 and Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Service Pack 2
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats Service Pack 1 and Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats Service Pack 2
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) |