Summary
This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS10-057.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or to compromise a vulnerable system.
Impact Level: System/Application
Solution
Run Windows Update and update the listed hotfixes or download and update mentioned hotfixes in the advisory from the below link, http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms10-057.mspx
Insight
The issue is caused by a memory corruption error when processing malformed Excel data, which could be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a malicious document.
Affected
Microsoft Office Excel 2002 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office Excel 2003 Service Pack 3
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2010-2562 -
CVSS Base Score: 9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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