CVE-2006-1306: 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 BIFF record with an attacker-controlled array index that is used for a function pointer, aka "Malformed OBJECT 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://securitytracker.com/id?1016472
- http://secway.org/advisory/AD20060711.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/439884/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18886
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2755
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-037
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A950
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1306?
CVE-2006-1306 has a critical severity level due to its ability to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1306?
To remediate CVE-2006-1306, users should update Microsoft Excel to the latest version available that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of Excel are affected by CVE-2006-1306?
CVE-2006-1306 affects Microsoft Excel versions 2000, 2002, 2003, and 2004 for Mac, along with Excel Viewer 2003.
Can CVE-2006-1306 be exploited without user interaction?
Exploitation of CVE-2006-1306 requires user interaction, as it necessitates opening a specially crafted .xls file.
What type of attacks are associated with CVE-2006-1306?
CVE-2006-1306 is associated with attacks that leverage malformed BIFF records in Excel files to execute arbitrary code.
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- canonical/microsoft office excel
- version/microsoft office excel/2000
- version/microsoft office excel/2000-sp2
- version/microsoft office excel/2000-sp3
- version/microsoft office excel/2000-sr1
- version/microsoft office excel/2002
- version/microsoft office excel/2002-sp1
- version/microsoft office excel/2002-sp2
- version/microsoft office excel/2002-sp3
- version/microsoft office excel/2003
- version/microsoft office excel/2003-sp1
- version/microsoft office excel/2004
- version/microsoft office excel/x
- canonical/microsoft office excel viewer
- version/microsoft office excel viewer/2003