CVE-2006-2387
First published: Tue Oct 10 2006(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004 for Mac, v.X for Mac, Excel Viewer 2003, and Microsoft Works Suite 2004 through 2006 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DATETIME record in an XLS file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-3867 and CVE-2006-3875.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2001-sr1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2001 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2001 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2001 | |
| Microsoft Office | =v.x | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-033.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/706668
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017031
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20344
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3978
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A570
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-059
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449179/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/448147/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-2387?
CVE-2006-2387 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2387?
To mitigate CVE-2006-2387, users should apply the latest security patches released by Microsoft for the affected versions of Excel.
Which versions of Microsoft Excel are affected by CVE-2006-2387?
CVE-2006-2387 affects Microsoft Excel 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004 for Mac, v.X for Mac, and Excel Viewer 2003.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-2387?
CVE-2006-2387 is an unspecified vulnerability that can be exploited through a crafted DATETIME record in an XLS file.
What should I do if I suspect exploitation of CVE-2006-2387?
If you suspect exploitation of CVE-2006-2387, immediately disconnect the affected machine from the network and update all software to the latest version.
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- version/microsoft office/2003-sp1
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- version/microsoft office/2000-sp1
- version/microsoft office/2000-sp2
- version/microsoft office/2003
- version/microsoft office/2003-sp3
- version/microsoft office/2000-sp3