MS.Excel.Formula.Biff.Record.Pointer.Dereference
Description
This indicates a possible attack against a pointer-dereference vulnerability in Microsoft Excel.
The vulnerability is due to the vulnerable software not properly handling specially crafted documents when opening them.
Affected Products
Microsoft Excel 2002 Service Pack 3
Impact
System compromise
Recommended Actions
Apply the patch supplied by the vendor:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms10-080.mspx
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |