SMTP: Microsoft Excel Formula Biff Record Remote Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Excel. It exists in the way that Microsoft Excel handles specially crafted Excel files. A successful attack can allow the attacker to take complete control of an affected system.
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 can 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_2002
Short Name
SMTP:MS-XLS-BIFF-REC-RCE
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
SMTP
Keywords
Biff CVE-2010-3235 Code Excel Execution Formula Microsoft Record Remote bid:43650
Release Date
05/16/2014
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