Intrusion PreventionMS.Excel.DBQueryExt.Record.Memory.Corruption
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a memory-corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office Excel.
The vulnerability is caused by improper bounds checking when the vulnerable software handles an Excel file containing a malformed DBQueryExt record. It could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and take complete control of an affected system.
Affected Products
Excel 2000
Excel 2002
Excel 2007
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the patch supplied by the vendor:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS10-038.mspx
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 23337 |
| Created | Jun 09, 2010 |
| Updated | Mar 11, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2010-1253 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 92.51% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows, MacOS |
| Affected App | MS_Office |