Microsoft Office Excel on Mac OS X contains a flaw related to Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter's failure to securely set ACLs for the /Applications folder. This may allow a local attacker to access and replace the executable with a Trojan horse and execute arbitrary code.
Classification
Location:
Local / Remote,
Context Dependent
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Patch / RCS
Exploit:
Exploit Private
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability.
