Microsoft Excel Malformed FNGROUPCOUNT Value Vulnerability (CVE-2006-1308)
Severity: MEDIUM
CVE Identifier: CVE-2006-1308
Advisory Date: JUL 21, 2015
DESCRIPTION
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2000 through 2004 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .xls file with a crafted FNGROUPCOUNT value.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1005921
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1005921 - Microsoft Excel Malformed FNGROUPCOUNT Value Vulnerability (CVE-2006-1308)
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Microsoft Excel 2000
- Microsoft Excel 2000 SP1
- Microsoft Excel 2000 SP2
- Microsoft Excel 2000 SP3
- Microsoft Excel 2000 SR1
- Microsoft Excel 2002
- Microsoft Excel 2002 SP1
- Microsoft Excel 2002 SP2
- Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3
- Microsoft Excel 2003
- Microsoft Excel 2003 SP1
- Microsoft Excel 2004 for Mac
- Microsoft Excel Viewer 2003
- Microsoft Excel X for Mac
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