CVE-2006-3656: Low severity Microsoft PowerPoint vulnerability

Published Jul 17, 2006
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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.

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-2006-3656?

CVE-2006-3656 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential memory corruption that can be exploited by attackers.

2

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.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2006-3656?

CVE-2006-3656 affects Microsoft PowerPoint 2003, including its Service Packs, specifically SP1 and SP2.

4

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.

5

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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