CWE
94
Advisory Published
Updated

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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Office Excel=x
Microsoft Office Excel=2002-sp1
Microsoft Office Excel=2003-sp1
Microsoft Office Excel=2000
Microsoft Office Excel Viewer=2003
Microsoft Office Excel=2000-sp3
Microsoft Office Excel=2002
Microsoft Office Excel=2002-sp3
Microsoft Office Excel=2004
Microsoft Office Excel=2003
Microsoft Office Excel=2000-sr1
Microsoft Office Excel=2002-sp2
Microsoft Office Excel=2000-sp2

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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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