OSVDB ID: 26527 Title: Microsoft Excel Malformed URL String Handling Overflow |
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Microsoft Excel contains a flaw related to a memory corruption error in the 'repair mode' functionality that may allow an attacker to execute remote arbitrary code. No further details have been provided. |
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Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation, Attack Type Unknown Impact: Loss of Integrity Solution: Patch / RCS Exploit: Exploit Public, Virus / Malware Disclosure: Vendor Verified, Uncoordinated Disclosure, Discovered in the Wild OSVDB: Web Related |
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Currently, there are no known upgrades or patches to correct this issue. It is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround: don't open untrusted Excel documents. |
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