MS.Excel.CatSerRange.Record.Memory.Corruption

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against a remote Memory Corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Excel.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a malicious file.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Microsoft Excel 2002 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Excel 2003 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Excel 2007 Service Pack 2
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
Microsoft Excel Viewer Service Pack 2
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats Service Pack 2

Impact logoImpact

Memory Corruption.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS11-021.mspx

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)