HTTP: Microsoft Excel File Handling Code Execution Vulnerability
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Excel. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
Microsoft Excel is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. An attacker may exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in denial-of-service conditions.
Affected Products
Microsoft office_xp
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:XLS-FILE-HNDL
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2008-0081 Code Excel Execution File Handling Microsoft Vulnerability bid:27305
Release Date
09/22/2010
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
3677
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
9.3