CVE-2006-3656
First published: Tue Jul 18 2006(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 allows user-assisted attackers to cause memory corruption via a crafted PowerPoint file, which triggers the corruption when the file is closed. NOTE: due to the lack of available details as of 20060717, it is unclear how this is related to CVE-2006-3655, CVE-2006-3660, and CVE-2006-3590, although it is possible that they are all different.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 | =2003 | |
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 | =2003-sp1 | |
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 | =2003-sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18993
- http://downloads.securityfocus.com/vulnerabilities/exploits/PP2003sp2patched_fr_exploit-method.txt
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/0607-exploits/mspp-poc3.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19229
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21061
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2815
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27782
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27781
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440867/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440370/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440108/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3656?
CVE-2006-3656 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential memory corruption that can be exploited by attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3656?
To mitigate CVE-2006-3656, users should apply the latest security updates and patches for Microsoft PowerPoint 2003.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2006-3656?
CVE-2006-3656 affects Microsoft PowerPoint 2003, including its Service Packs, specifically SP1 and SP2.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-3656 involve?
CVE-2006-3656 involves a user-assisted attack that exploits crafted PowerPoint files to trigger memory corruption.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2006-3656?
Yes, there are publicly available exploits that demonstrate the vulnerabilities associated with CVE-2006-3656.
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