CVE-2006-0033
First published: Tue Jul 11 2006(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Office 2003 SP1 and SP2, Office XP SP3, Office 2000 SP3, and other products, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PNG image that triggers memory corruption when it is parsed.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =xp-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000-sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18913
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/459388
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21013
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-192A.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016470
- http://www.fortinet.com/FortiGuardCenter/advisory/FG-2006-22.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/27147
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2757
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A163
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-039
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0033?
CVE-2006-0033 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0033?
To fix CVE-2006-0033, users should apply the latest security updates for Microsoft Office products affected by this vulnerability.
Which Microsoft Office versions are affected by CVE-2006-0033?
CVE-2006-0033 affects Microsoft Office 2003 SP1, 2003 SP2, Office XP SP3, and Office 2000 SP3.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2006-0033?
CVE-2006-0033 is associated with user-assisted attacks that exploit crafted PNG images.
Is CVE-2006-0033 still a threat today?
While CVE-2006-0033 is an older vulnerability, systems that have not been updated or patched may still be at risk.
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