CVE-2006-0029: Medium severity Microsoft Excel vulnerability
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2000, 2002, and 2003, in Microsoft Office 2000 SP3 and other packages, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Excel file with a malformed description, which leads to memory corruption.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0029?
CVE-2006-0029 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0029?
To fix CVE-2006-0029, ensure that your Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications are updated to the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.
Which versions of Microsoft Excel are affected by CVE-2006-0029?
CVE-2006-0029 affects Microsoft Excel 2000, 2002, and 2003, as well as respective versions in Microsoft Office packages.
Who can exploit CVE-2006-0029?
CVE-2006-0029 can be exploited by user-assisted attackers who can trick users into opening a malicious Excel file.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-0029?
CVE-2006-0029 is a memory corruption vulnerability that arises from the use of a malformed description in an Excel file.