MS.Office.EXCEL.EXE.Invalid.Pointer.Access
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit an Information Disclosure vulnerability in Microsoft Office.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles a maliciously crafted xls file. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to gain information regarding process address space in the affected application, via a crafted xls file.
Affected Products
Microsoft Office 2007
Microsoft Office 2010
Microsoft Office 2013
Microsoft Office 2013 RT
Microsoft Office 2016
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack Service Pack 3
Microsoft Excel Viewer
Impact
Information Disclosure: Remote attackers can gain sensitive information from vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS16-107
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
Date | Version | Detail |
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2019-06-10 | 14.629 | Severity:critical:high |