CVE-2006-3655: Medium severity Microsoft PowerPoint vulnerability

Published Jul 17, 2006
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in mso.dll in Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PowerPoint file. NOTE: due to the lack of available details as of 20060717, it is unclear how this is related to CVE-2006-3656, CVE-2006-3660, and CVE-2006-3590, although it is possible that they are all different.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Microsoft PowerPoint=2003
Microsoft PowerPoint=2003-sp1
Microsoft PowerPoint=2003-sp2

Event History

Jul 17, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3655?

CVE-2006-3655 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through a malicious PowerPoint file.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-3655?

To fix CVE-2006-3655, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for PowerPoint 2003.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2006-3655?

CVE-2006-3655 affects Microsoft PowerPoint versions 2003, 2003 SP1, and 2003 SP2.

4

How is CVE-2006-3655 exploited?

CVE-2006-3655 can be exploited through crafted PowerPoint files that trick users into opening them, leading to arbitrary code execution.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-3655?

A potential workaround for CVE-2006-3655 includes disabling macros in PowerPoint, but the best solution is to update to the latest version.

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