Release DateNov 12, 2009 |
Severityhigh |
ImpactSystem Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems. |
DescriptionThis indicates an attack attempt against a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Office Excel.The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a specially crafted Excel file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. |
Affected ProductsMicrosoft Office XP Service Pack 3Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 3 Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Service Pack 1 Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Service Pack 2 Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Microsoft Office Excel Viewer 2003 Service Pack 3 Microsoft Office Excel Viewer Service Pack 1 Microsoft Office Excel Viewer Service Pack 2 |
Recommended ActionsApply patch, available from the web site:http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-067.mspx |
Coverage IPS
VCM |
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)CVE-2009-3130 |
Reference/shttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36946 (BugTraq)http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/MS09-067.mspx (MS-ID) |