HTTP: Microsoft Office Excel Crafted SST Record Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Microsoft Office Excel. The vulnerability is due to improper parsing of an Excel file that includes a malformed object .A successful attack can lead to memory corruption and arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
Microsoft Excel is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. Attackers may exploit this issue by enticing victims into opening a maliciously crafted Excel file. Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.
Affected Products
Microsoft excel_2007
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:XLS-SST-REC-MC
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2009-0238 Code Crafted Excel Execution Microsoft Office Record SST bid:33870
Release Date
12/21/2011
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
3716
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
9.3