Intrusion PreventionMS.Excel.EDG.Publisher.Code.Execution
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a code-execution vulnerability in Microsoft Excel.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a malicious .xls file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a crafted .xls file.
Affected Products
Excel 2000 and Excel 2002
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Refer to the vendor's web site for the suggested workaround:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms10-038.mspx
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 23330 |
| Created | Jun 09, 2010 |
| Updated | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2010-1250 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 95.61% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows, MacOS |
| Affected App | MS_Office |