HTTP: Microsoft Excel Series Record Parsing Type Mismatch Remote 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. 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_2007

References

BugTraq: 53379

CVE: CVE-2012-1847

Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:XLS-SERIES-TYPE-RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2012-1847 Code Excel Execution Microsoft Mismatch Parsing Record Remote Series Type bid:53379
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
3726
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Microsoft

CVSS Score

9.3

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