HTTP: Microsoft Excel Malformed IMDATA Record Buffer Overflow

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Office Excel. Versions prior to and including Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3 are vulnerable. Attackers can cause the execution of arbitrary code by supplying the victim with a maliciously crafted document.

Extended Description

Microsoft Excel is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application, which can result in the compromise of affected computers.

Affected Products

Microsoft office_xp

References

CVE: CVE-2007-0027

URL: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms07-002.mspx

Short Name

HTTP:STC:DL:XLS-IMDATA

Severity

Major

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: Microsoft Excel Malformed IMDATA Record Buffer Overflow

Extended Description

Affected Products

References

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