HTTP: Microsoft Excel CVE-2018-8148 Remote Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Excel. A successful attack can lead to code execution.
Extended Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka "Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8147, CVE-2018-8162.
Affected Products
Microsoft office_compatibility_pack
References
CVE: CVE-2018-8148
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:CVE-2018-8148-RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2018-8148 Code Excel Execution Microsoft Remote
Release Date
05/08/2018
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3590
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
9.3