eBay have pulled an auction in which the highest bidder will ‘win’ information on how to exploit an alleged flaw in Microsoft’s Excel.

The vulnerability, if exploited, could allow a malicious programmer to take control of a Windows based PC if the unwitting recipient of the spreadsheet opens it in Exel.

A spokeswoman for eBay explained:

“The listing was immediately reviewed and pulled from the site for violating our policy against promoting illegal activity – hacking.”

Posted: 12|12|05 at 9:50 am. Filed under: Auction News.