HTTP: Microsoft Excel Malformed Lbl record Remote Code Execution

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known issue with Microsoft Excel. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Extended Description

Microsoft Excel is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. Attackers could exploit this issue by enticing victims to open a maliciously crafted Excel file. Successful exploits will allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application.

Affected Products

Microsoft excel_2003

References

BugTraq: 49478

CVE: CVE-2011-1988

Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:XLS-LBL-RECORD
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2011-1988 Code Excel Execution Lbl Malformed Microsoft Remote bid:49478 record
Release Date
09/12/2011
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

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