Excel RTD Memory Corruption Vulnerability

  Severity: CRITICAL
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2010-1246
  Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011

  DESCRIPTION

Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Office Excel 2002 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Excel file with a malformed RTD (0x813) record, aka "Excel RTD Memory Corruption 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: 1004219
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1004219 - Excel RTD Memory Corruption Vulnerability

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • microsoft excel 2002