CVE-2006-3651: Critical severity Microsoft Word vulnerability
Published Oct 10, 2006
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2000, 2002, and Office 2003 allows remote user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted mail merge file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-3647 and CVE-2006-4693.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Microsoft Word=2000
Microsoft Word=2002
Microsoft Office=2003
Event History
Oct 10, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3651?
CVE-2006-3651 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-3651?
To fix CVE-2006-3651, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for Word 2000, 2002, and Office 2003.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2006-3651?
CVE-2006-3651 affects Microsoft Word 2000, 2002, and Microsoft Office 2003.
4
Can CVE-2006-3651 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-3651 can be exploited by remote attackers through user-assisted methods involving crafted mail merge files.
5
Is CVE-2006-3651 related to any other vulnerabilities?
CVE-2006-3651 is a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-3647 and CVE-2006-4693.