At a glance:
| ID | 17510 |
| Created | Jun 11, 2009 |
| Description Updated | Apr 23, 2014 |
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| Coverage |
IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)
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| Default Action | drop |
| Active |
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| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | MS_Office |
Legend
| Enabled/Available |
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| Disabled/Not Avaliable | 
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Intrusion Prevention
MS.Excel.Data.Import.Pointer.Corruption
Description
This indicates an attempt to exploit a memory-corruption vulnerability in
Microsoft Excel.
The vulnerability is caused by a design error that occurs when the vulnerable software handles an XLS file that includes malicious records. A remote attacker may exploit this to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Products
Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Service Pack 1
Microsoft Office Excel 2007 Service Pack 2
Microsoft Office Excel Viewer
Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats Service Pack 1 and Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats Service Pack 2
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply patch, available from the web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms09-021.mspx