CVE-2006-3449: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 9, 2006
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 through 2003, possibly a buffer overflow, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malformed record in the BIFF file format used in a PPT file, a different issue than CVE-2006-1540, aka "Microsoft PowerPoint Malformed Record Vulnerability."

Affected Software

13 affected components
Microsoft PowerPoint=2000
Microsoft PowerPoint=2000
Microsoft PowerPoint=2000
Microsoft PowerPoint=2000
Microsoft PowerPoint=2000-sp2
Microsoft PowerPoint=2000-sp3
Microsoft PowerPoint=2000-sr1
Microsoft Powerpoint Mac Os=2001
Microsoft PowerPoint=2002
Microsoft PowerPoint=2002-sp1
Microsoft PowerPoint=2002-sp2
Microsoft PowerPoint=2002-sp3
Microsoft PowerPoint=2003

Event History

Aug 9, 2006
CVE Published
12:04 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3449?

CVE-2006-3449 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-3449?

To fix CVE-2006-3449, ensure that you have installed the latest security updates for Microsoft PowerPoint.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3449?

CVE-2006-3449 affects Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 through 2003 in various service pack versions.

4

What attack vector does CVE-2006-3449 use?

CVE-2006-3449 can be exploited via user-assisted remote attacks through malformed BIFF files in PowerPoint presentations.

5

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2006-3449?

Exploiting CVE-2006-3449 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the victim's system.

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