HTTP: Microsoft Excel CVE-2018-8379 Remote code Execution
This signature detects an attempt to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Excel. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
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 Excel. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8375.
Affected Products
Microsoft excel_2013_rt
References
CVE: CVE-2018-8379
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:CVE-2018-8379-RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
True
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2018-8379 Excel Execution Microsoft Remote code
Release Date
08/21/2018
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
3717
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
9.3