MS.Excel.StartObject.Pair.Memory.Corruption

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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 parses an ".xls" file with a malformed Startobject/EndObject record pair. It may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted XLS file.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office Excel 2002 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 3
2007 Microsoft Office System Service Pack 1
2007 Microsoft Office System Service Pack 2
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac
Open XML File Format Converter for Mac
Microsoft Office Excel Viewer Service Pack 1
Microsoft Office Excel Viewer Service Pack 2
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats Service Pack 1
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats Service Pack 2

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Refer to the vendor's web site for the suggested workaround:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms10-038.mspx

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)