Intrusion PreventionMS.Office.Excel.sheet.Object.Handling.Memory.Corruption
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Memory Corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office.
The vulnerability is due to improper handling of certain objects when the vulnerable software attempts to access a specially crafted MS Office file. An attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the logged in user via a crafted office file.
Affected Products
Microsoft Excel 2007 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Excel 2010 Service Pack 2 (32-bit editions)
Microsoft Excel 2010 Service Pack 2 (64-bit editions)
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack Service Pack 3
Excel Services on Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 Service Pack 3 (32-bit editions)
Excel Services on Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 Service Pack 3 (64-bit editions)
Excel Services on Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 Service Pack 2
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS16-042
Coverage
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Version Updates
| Date | Version | Status | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-17 | 15.797 |
Modified
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Sig Added |
| ID | 42274 |
| Created | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Updated | Mar 16, 2020 |
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| Risk |
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| Exploit Prediction Score | 40.64% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | MS_Office |
| Profile Type | BufferErrors |