MS.Excel.Record.Array.Indexing.Code

NameMS.Excel.Record.Array.Indexing.Code.Execution
Last Updated DateJul 30, 2009
Release DateJun 11, 2009
SeverityCritical
ImpactSystem Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
DescriptionThis indicates an attempt to exploit a code execution vulnerability in
Microsoft Excel.

The vulnerability is caused by an array-indexing error that occurs when the vulnerable software handles an XLS file that includes malicious records. A remote attacker may exploit this to execute arbitrary code.
Affected ProductsMicrosoft Office Excel 2000 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office for Mac 2004
Microsoft Office for Mac 2008
Microsoft Office Open XML File Converter for MAC
Recommended ActionsApply patch, available from the web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms09-021.mspx
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2009-0558
Microsoft Bulletin IDMS09-021   http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms09-021.mspx
Reference: VID-17497