HTTP: Microsoft Office Excel Row Record Heap Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Microsoft Office Excel. A successful attack could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system. Failed exploit attempts could result in a denial of service condition.
Extended Description
Microsoft Excel is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing victims into opening a specially crafted Excel ('.xls') file. Successful exploits can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application.
Affected Products
Microsoft office_2008_for_mac
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:MS-XL-ROW-REC-BO
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Buffer CVE-2009-3130 Excel Heap Microsoft Office Overflow Record Row bid:36946
Release Date
10/14/2010
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
3603
False Positive
Rarely
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
9.3