HTTP: Excel Data Initialization Vulnerability
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known issue with Microsoft Excel. A malformed Excel file, when opened, can result in arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
Microsoft Excel is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to open a specially crafted Excel file. Successful exploits can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.
Affected Products
Microsoft excel_2002
References
BugTraq: 47256
CVE: CVE-2011-0105
URL: http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/zdi-11-121/ http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0940
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:XLS-DATA-INIT
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2011-0105 Data Excel Initialization Vulnerability bid:47256
Release Date
04/11/2011
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
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
9.3