31249 : Microsoft Excel Malformed Record Memory Access Code Execution
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4 months ago

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Disclosure
Jan 09, 2007

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

Description

 A memory corruption flaw exists in Excel. The program fails to validate the contents of XLS files resulting in memory corruption. With a specially crafted file containing an unspecified malformed record, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

 Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

 Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products
Microsoft Corporation
Watch-list
Office
Watch-list
 2004 for Mac
v. X for Mac
Works Suite
Watch-list
 2004
2005
Excel
Watch-list
 2000
2002
2003
Excel Viewer
Watch-list
 2003

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  • Jie Ma - Fortinet Security Research Team

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