HTTP: Excel Formula Biff Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Office Excel. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
Microsoft Excel is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability due to a memory-corruption error. Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to open a specially crafted Excel file. Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in a denial-of-service condition.
Affected Products
Microsoft office_2004_for_mac
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:XLS-FORMULA-BIFF
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Biff CVE-2011-3403 Code Excel Execution Formula bid:50954
Release Date
12/13/2011
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