Release DateMar 10, 2010 |
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 .XLS file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. |
Affected ProductsMicrosoft Office Excel 2007 Service Pack 1Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Service Pack 2 |
Recommended ActionsApply 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/shttp://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS10-017.mspx (MS-ID) |