[Microsoft Alert] Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-037

Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Excel Could Allow Remote Code Execution (917285)

Issued: July 11, 2006

Version: 1.0

 

Summary

Who should read this document: Customers who use Microsoft Excel

 

Impact of Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution

 

Maximum Severity Rating: Critical

 

Recommendation: Customers should apply the update immediately

 

Security Update Replacement: This bulletin replaces a prior security update. See the frequently asked questions (FAQ) section of this bulletin for the complete list.

 

 

Vulnerability Details:

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Excel that results from the processing of a malformed SELECTION record. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by constructing a specially crafted Excel file that could allow remote code execution.

 

Affected Software:

Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2

 

Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3

 

Microsoft Office 2000 Service Pack 3

 

Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac

 

Microsoft Excel v. X for Mac

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