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MS.Excel.Malformed.OBJECT.Type.File.Memory.Corruption

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This indicates an attempt to exploit a remote Code Execution vulnerability in Microsoft Excel.
The vulnerability can be exploited via an Excel file with a crafted "BIFF" record. A remote attacker can overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the Excel user.

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Microsoft Excel Viewer 2003
Microsoft Excel v.X for Mac
Microsoft Excel 2004 for Mac
Microsoft Excel 2003
Microsoft Excel 2002
Microsoft Excel 2000

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote code execution.

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Apply the appropriate patch for your system.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS06-037.mspx

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)
ID 26732
Created Nov 10, 2011
Updated Nov 15, 2021
Risk black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon black-background-circle-icon lightgray-background-circle-icon
CVE ID CVE-2006-1306
Exploit Prediction Score 87.94%
Default Action drop
Active
Affected OS Windows
Affected App MS_Office