HTTP: Microsoft Excel Malformed Filter Records Handling Code Execution
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 can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of a victim user running the application. A successful exploit will result in the compromise of the application and may aid in further attacks.
Affected Products
Microsoft excel_2003
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:XLS-FILTER-REC
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2007-1214 Code Excel Execution Filter Handling Malformed Microsoft Records bid:23780
Release Date
10/07/2010
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
3543
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
Avaya
CVSS Score
6.8