| Last Updated Date | Apr 20, 2010 |
| Release Date | Feb 10, 2010 |
| Severity | Critical |
| Impact | System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems. |
| Description | This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer-overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Office.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the "MSO.DLL" library handles a malicious ".xls" file. It may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted XLS file. |
| Affected Products | Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office for Mac
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac |
| Recommended Actions | Refer to the vendor's web site for the suggested workaround:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms10-003.mspx |
| Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) | http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2010-0243
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| Microsoft Bulletin ID | MS10-003 http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms10-003.mspx |