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zdiPeter VreugdenhilZDI-09-056
HistoryAug 11, 2009 - 12:00 a.m.

Microsoft Office OWC10.Spreadsheet ActiveX BorderAround() Heap Corruption Vulnerability

2009-08-1100:00:00
Peter Vreugdenhil
www.zerodayinitiative.com
12

0.484 Medium

EPSS

Percentile

97.5%

This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Microsoft Office. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page. The specific vulnerability exists in the OWC10.Spreadsheet.10 ActiveX control installed by Microsoft Office. By accessing specific methods in a certain order heap corruption occurs leading to remote code execution. If exploited, complete control of the affected system can be achieved under the rights of the currently logged in user.