Excel contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to execute arbitrary code. The issue is triggered when Excel processes a specially crafted Excel spreadsheet with a malformed object triggering memory corruption when loading the records. It is possible that the flaw may allow arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required,
Context Dependent
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Patch / RCS
Exploit:
Exploit Private,
Exploit Commercial
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch (MS08-074) to address this vulnerability.
