CVE-2006-3647: Integer Overflow
First published: Tue Oct 10 2006(Updated: )
Integer overflow in Microsoft Word 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004 for Mac, and v.X for Mac allows remote user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted string in a Word document, which overflows a 16-bit integer length value, aka "Memmove Code Execution," a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-3651 and CVE-2006-4693.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2000 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2001 | |
| Microsoft Office for Mac OS X | =2001 | |
| Microsoft Office for Mac OS X | =2001-sr1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office for Mac OS X | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office | =v.x |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-10/0211.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017032
- http://www.osvdb.org/29440
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/448417/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449179/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20341
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3979
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-060
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3647?
CVE-2006-3647 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3647?
To fix CVE-2006-3647, apply the latest security updates or patches provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Office.
Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2006-3647?
CVE-2006-3647 affects Microsoft Office 2000, 2001, 2003, and 2004 for Mac as well as specific service pack versions.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-3647 facilitate?
CVE-2006-3647 facilitates remote user-assisted attacks that can result in arbitrary code execution.
Can CVE-2006-3647 be exploited without user interaction?
CVE-2006-3647 requires user interaction to exploit, as it involves opening a malicious Word document.
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- version/microsoft office/2003-sp3
- version/microsoft office for mac os x/2004
- version/microsoft office/v.x