CVE-2006-0009: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Mar 14 2006(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, XP SP3, and other versions and packages, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a routing slip that is longer than specified by the provided length field, as exploited by malware such as TROJ_MDROPPER.BH and Trojan.PPDropper.E in attacks against PowerPoint.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2000-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office | =v.x | |
| Microsoft Office | =xp-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Works Suite | =2000 | |
| Microsoft Works Suite | =2001 | |
| Microsoft Works Suite | =2002 | |
| Microsoft Works Suite | =2003 | |
| Microsoft Works Suite | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Works Suite | =2005 | |
| Microsoft Works Suite | =2006 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/682820
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015766
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19138
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-073A.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17000
- http://www.symantec.com/enterprise/research/SYMSA-2006-001.txt
- http://www.osvdb.org/23903
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-069.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19238
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-08/0597.html
- http://isc.sans.org/diary.php?storyid=1618
- http://blogs.securiteam.com/?p=557
- http://blogs.securiteam.com/?p=559
- http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=TROJ%5FMDROPPER%2EBH
- http://www.darkreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=101970
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016720
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-September/049540.html
- http://blogs.securiteam.com/?author=28
- http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2006-091810-5028-99
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20059
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016886
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0950
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3678
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29009
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25009
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A798
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1653
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1553
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1504
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-012
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/446425/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/446370/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/444051/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443890/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/432004/30/5340/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427671/100/0/threaded
- http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=TROJ_MDROPPER.BH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0009?
CVE-2006-0009 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0009?
To fix CVE-2006-0009, ensure that you update your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works to the latest service pack and patches.
What software is affected by CVE-2006-0009?
CVE-2006-0009 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Office including 2000 SP3, XP SP3, and several versions of Microsoft Works.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-0009?
CVE-2006-0009 can be exploited by user-assisted attacks that involve specially crafted routing slips.
Is CVE-2006-0009 still a threat today?
While CVE-2006-0009 is an older vulnerability, systems running unsupported versions of affected software may still be at risk if not updated.
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