Microsoft Excel 2002 Memory Corruption Vulnerability

BID:43419

Info

Microsoft Excel 2002 Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 43419
Class: Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Sep 23 2010 12:00AM
Updated: Sep 23 2010 12:00AM
Credit: Abysssec
Vulnerable: Microsoft Excel 2002 SP3
+ Microsoft Office XP SP3
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Microsoft Excel 2002 Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Microsoft Excel is prone to a memory-corruption vulnerability.

An attacker could exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed exploit attempts may result in denial-of-service conditions.

Exploit / POC

Microsoft Excel 2002 Memory Corruption Vulnerability

The following proof of concept is available:

Solution / Fix

Microsoft Excel 2002 Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

References

Microsoft Excel 2002 Memory Corruption Vulnerability

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