Microsoft Excel File Importing Code Execution
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2008-0112,ms08-014
Advisory Date: FEB 10, 2011
DESCRIPTION
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3, and Office for Mac 2004 and 2008 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .SLK file that is not properly handled when importing the file, aka "Excel File Import Vulnerability."
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1002049
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1002049 - Microsoft Excel File Importing Code Execution
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Microsoft Excel 2000
- Microsoft Excel 2004
- Microsoft Excel 2008