CVE-2006-0031: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 14, 2006
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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.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Microsoft Office=2003-sp1
Microsoft Office=2004
Microsoft Office=xp-sp3
Microsoft Office=2003-sp2
Microsoft Office=v.x
Microsoft Office=2000-sp3

Event History

Mar 14, 2006
CVE Published
11:02 PM
Mar 15, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0031?

CVE-2006-0031 has a critical severity level due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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