HTTP: Microsoft Excel MergeCells Record Heap Overflow
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. Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to open a specially crafted Excel ('.xls') file. Successful exploits can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application. Failed exploits will result in denial-of-service conditions.
Affected Products
Microsoft excel_2010
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:XLS-MERGECELLS-OF
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2012-0185 Excel Heap MergeCells Microsoft Overflow Record bid:53376
Release Date
05/07/2012
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