CVE-2006-3868: Medium severity Microsoft Office vulnerability
Published Oct 10, 2006
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Office XP and 2003 allows remote user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed Smart Tag.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Microsoft Office=2003
Microsoft Office=xp
Event History
Oct 10, 2006
CVE Published
10:07 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 11, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3868?
CVE-2006-3868 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-3868?
To fix CVE-2006-3868, ensure that you apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for Office XP and 2003.
3
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2006-3868?
CVE-2006-3868 allows remote user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
4
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2006-3868?
CVE-2006-3868 affects Microsoft Office XP and Microsoft Office 2003.
5
Is user intervention required for exploiting CVE-2006-3868?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2006-3868 requires user interaction, as the attacker needs to entice the user to open a malicious file.