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MS.Excel.Unspecified.Code.Execution

description-logoDescription

This indicates a possible exploit of an unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Excel.
The vulnerability is due to a memory corruption error when processing a malformed ".xls" document, which can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

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

Impact logoImpact

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

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the appropriate patch:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS06-037.mspx

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)
ID 29905
Created Nov 08, 2011
Updated Apr 23, 2014
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Active
Affected OS Windows
Affected App MS_Office