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MS.Excel.JavaScript.Code.DoS

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This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Denial of Service vulnerability in Microsoft Excel.
This issue is caused by an error in the vulnerable software when handling a malicious html page with injected javascript. It may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted web page.

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Microsoft Excel 2007

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System Compromise: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.

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Currently we are not aware of any vendor supplied patch for this issue.

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)
ID 26730
Created May 13, 2011
Updated Feb 24, 2022
Risk black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon lightgray-background-circle-icon lightgray-background-circle-icon
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Affected OS Windows
Affected App MS_Office