CVE-2006-1302: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jul 13 2006(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Excel 2000 through 2003 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .xls file with certain crafted fields in a SELECTION record, which triggers memory corruption, aka "Malformed SELECTION record Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2000 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2000-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2000-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2000-sr1 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2002 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2002-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2002-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2002-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2003 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2003-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office Excel | =x | |
| Microsoft Office Excel Viewer | =2003 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.nsfocus.com/english/homepage/research/0605.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18885
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016472
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1238
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2755
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A379
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-037
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/439914/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability described by CVE-2006-1302?
CVE-2006-1302 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2000 through 2003 that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by using a crafted .xls file.
Which versions of Microsoft Excel are affected by CVE-2006-1302?
CVE-2006-1302 affects Microsoft Excel versions 2000, 2000 SP2, 2000 SP3, 2000 SR1, 2002, 2002 SP1, 2002 SP2, 2002 SP3, 2003, and Excel Viewer 2003.
What is the impact of CVE-2006-1302 if exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2006-1302 can cause memory corruption that leads to arbitrary code execution.
How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2006-1302?
To mitigate the risks of CVE-2006-1302, users should avoid opening .xls files from untrusted sources and apply available patches from Microsoft.
Is there a patch available for fixing CVE-2006-1302?
Yes, Microsoft has released security updates that address the vulnerabilities found in Excel versions affected by CVE-2006-1302.
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