What is the severity of CVE-2006-1301?

CVE-2006-1301 is considered to have a critical severity level due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1301?

To fix CVE-2006-1301, users should update their Microsoft Excel software to the latest version or apply available security patches.

Which Microsoft Excel versions are affected by CVE-2006-1301?

CVE-2006-1301 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Excel including 2000, 2002, 2003, and 2004.

What type of attack does CVE-2006-1301 enable?

CVE-2006-1301 enables user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code when a specially crafted .xls file is opened.

Is CVE-2006-1301 related to other vulnerabilities?

Yes, CVE-2006-1301 is a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-1302, although both involve similar issues pertaining to Microsoft Excel.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2006-1301

critical

9.3

CWE

13/7/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-1301: Code Injection

First published: Thu Jul 13 2006(Updated: )

Microsoft Excel 2000 through 2004 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .xls file with a crafted SELECTION record that triggers memory corruption, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-1302.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Excel for Mac	=2000
Microsoft Excel for Mac	=2000-sp2
Microsoft Excel for Mac	=2000-sp3
Microsoft Excel for Mac	=2000-sr1
Microsoft Excel for Mac	=2002
Microsoft Excel for Mac	=2002-sp1
Microsoft Excel for Mac	=2002-sp2
Microsoft Excel for Mac	=2002-sp3
Microsoft Excel for Mac	=2003
Microsoft Excel for Mac	=2003-sp1
Microsoft Excel for Mac	=2004
Microsoft Excel for Mac	=x
Microsoft Excel Viewer	=2003

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1301?
CVE-2006-1301 is considered to have a critical severity level due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1301?
To fix CVE-2006-1301, users should update their Microsoft Excel software to the latest version or apply available security patches.
Which Microsoft Excel versions are affected by CVE-2006-1301?
CVE-2006-1301 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Excel including 2000, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-1301 enable?
CVE-2006-1301 enables user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code when a specially crafted .xls file is opened.
Is CVE-2006-1301 related to other vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2006-1301 is a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-1302, although both involve similar issues pertaining to Microsoft Excel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1301?
CVE-2006-1301 is considered to have a critical severity level due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1301?
To fix CVE-2006-1301, users should update their Microsoft Excel software to the latest version or apply available security patches.
Which Microsoft Excel versions are affected by CVE-2006-1301?
CVE-2006-1301 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Excel including 2000, 2002, 2003, and 2004.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-1301 enable?
CVE-2006-1301 enables user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code when a specially crafted .xls file is opened.
Is CVE-2006-1301 related to other vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2006-1301 is a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-1302, although both involve similar issues pertaining to Microsoft Excel.