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MS.Excel.FnGroupName.Record.Code.Execution

Release Date

Mar 10, 2010

Severity

high

Impact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

Description

This 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 .XLS file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Products

Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Service Pack 1
Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Service Pack 2

Recommended Actions

Apply patch, available from the web site.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS10-017.mspx

Coverage

IPS
VCM

Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)

CVE-2010-0262

Reference/s

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS10-017.mspx (MS-ID)

Reference: VID-18279