CVE-2006-0004: Medium severity Microsoft Office vulnerability

Published Feb 14, 2006
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Updated

Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 in Office 2000 SP3 has an interaction with Internet Explorer that allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a PowerPoint presentation that attempts to access objects in the Temporary Internet Files Folder (TIFF).

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft Office=2000-sp3

Event History

Feb 14, 2006
CVE Published
08:02 PM
Feb 15, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0004?

CVE-2006-0004 has been classified as having a moderate severity due to its potential for sensitive information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-0004?

To address CVE-2006-0004, users should update to the latest version of Microsoft Office that mitigates this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2006-0004?

CVE-2006-0004 specifically affects Microsoft Office 2000 SP3.

4

Can CVE-2006-0004 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-0004 can be exploited remotely through a malicious PowerPoint presentation.

5

What type of information can be disclosed due to CVE-2006-0004?

CVE-2006-0004 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from the Temporary Internet Files Folder.

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