MS.Excel.EDG.Publisher.Code.Execution

Release Date Jun 09, 2010
Severity critical
Impact System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Description This indicates an attack attempt against a code-execution vulnerability in Microsoft Excel. The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a malicious .xls file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a crafted .xls file.
Affected Products Excel 2000 and Excel 2002
Recommended Actions Refer to the vendor's web site for the suggested workaround: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms10-038.mspx
Coverage IPS VCM
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) CVE-2010-1250
Reference/s http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms10-038.mspx (MS-ID) http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40528 (BugTraq)

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