CVE-2006-1308: Code Injection

Published Jul 13, 2006
·
Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2000 through 2004 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .xls file with a crafted FNGROUPCOUNT value.

Affected Software

13 affected components
Microsoft Excel=x
Microsoft Excel=2002-sp1
Microsoft Excel=2003-sp1
Microsoft Excel=2000
Microsoft Excel Viewer=2003
Microsoft Excel=2000-sp3
Microsoft Excel=2002
Microsoft Excel=2002-sp3
Microsoft Excel=2004
Microsoft Excel=2003
Microsoft Excel=2000-sr1
Microsoft Excel=2002-sp2
Microsoft Excel=2000-sp2

Remediation

Event History

Jul 13, 2006
CVE Published
10:05 PM
Jul 14, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1308?

CVE-2006-1308 has not been assigned a CVSS score, but it allows for remote code execution, indicating a significant security risk.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-1308?

To mitigate CVE-2006-1308, users should upgrade to a patched version of Microsoft Excel that eliminates the vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Microsoft Excel are affected by CVE-2006-1308?

CVE-2006-1308 affects Microsoft Excel versions 2000, 2002, 2003, and 2004, including their respective service packs.

4

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2006-1308?

CVE-2006-1308 involves user-assisted attacks, where a malicious .xls file could be executed to run arbitrary code.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-1308?

As a workaround for CVE-2006-1308, users should avoid opening unknown or suspicious .xls files until a patch is applied.

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