MS.Office.Excel.Integer.Signedness.Memory.Corruption

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Memory Corruption 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 execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, via a crafted xls file.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Microsoft Excel 2007 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Excel 2010 Service Pack 2 (32-bit editions)
Microsoft Excel 2010 Service Pack 2 (64-bit editions)
Microsoft Excel 2013 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions)
Microsoft Excel 2013 Service Pack 1 (64-bit editions)
Microsoft Excel 2013 RT Service Pack 1
Microsoft Excel 2016 (32-bit edition)
Microsoft Excel 2016 (64-bit edition)
Microsoft Excel for Mac 2011
Microsoft Excel 2016 for Mac
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack Service Pack 3
Microsoft Excel Viewer

Impact logoImpact

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

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS16-133

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)