Detections
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MS08-074: Microsoft Excel Multiple Method Remote Code Execution (959070)
high Nessus Plugin ID 35073
Synopsis
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through Microsoft Excel.Description
The remote host is running a version of Microsoft Excel that is subject to various flaws that may allow arbitrary code to be run.An attacker may use this to execute arbitrary code on this host.
To succeed, the attacker would have to send a rogue file to a user of the remote computer and have it open it with Microsoft Excel.
Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Excel 2000, XP, 2003 and 2007.See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2008/ms08-074
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 35073
File Name: smb_nt_ms08-074.nasl
Version: 1.35
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 12/10/2008
Updated: 11/15/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 6.9
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:microsoft:office, cpe:/a:microsoft:excel_viewer, cpe:/a:microsoft:office_compatibility_pack
Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 12/9/2008
Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/9/2008