CVE-2006-0031: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Mar 14 2006(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow 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 record with a modified length value, which leads to memory corruption.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office | =xp-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =v.x | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000-sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/104302
- 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/17101
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-02/1521.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/23902
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-069.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19238
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/589
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0950
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25228
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A763
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1750
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1525
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1327
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-012
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427699/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0031?
CVE-2006-0031 has a critical severity level due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0031?
To fix CVE-2006-0031, you should update your Microsoft Office software to the latest patches provided by Microsoft.
Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2006-0031?
CVE-2006-0031 affects Microsoft Office 2000, 2002, and 2003, including specific service packs.
What type of exploit does CVE-2006-0031 utilize?
CVE-2006-0031 uses a stack-based buffer overflow exploit triggered by a malformed Excel file.
Can CVE-2006-0031 affect Mac versions of Microsoft Office?
Yes, CVE-2006-0031 can also affect the Mac version of Microsoft Office 2004.
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