CVE-2006-4534
First published: Tue Sep 05 2006(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2000, 2002, and Office 2003 allows remote user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors involving a crafted file resulting in a malformed stack, as exploited by malware with names including Trojan.Mdropper.Q, Mofei, and Femo.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2000 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2001 | |
| Microsoft Office for Mac OS X | =2001 | |
| Microsoft Office for Mac OS X | =2001-sr1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://blogs.securiteam.com/?p=586
- http://isc.sans.org/diary.php?storyid=1669
- http://www.symantec.com/enterprise/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2006-090219-2855-99
- http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/content/v_119055.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19835
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21735
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/925059.mspx
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016787
- http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925059
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/806548
- http://www.osvdb.org/28539
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3448
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28775
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A578
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-060
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449179/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/445381/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/445285/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/445162/100/100/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4534?
CVE-2006-4534 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4534?
To fix CVE-2006-4534, users should ensure that their version of Microsoft Office is updated to the latest available security patch or upgrade.
What versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2006-4534?
CVE-2006-4534 affects Microsoft Word 2000, 2002, and Office 2003 in all language variants.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-4534?
CVE-2006-4534 can be exploited by remote user-assisted attackers using crafted files to cause a malformed stack.
What malware is associated with exploiting CVE-2006-4534?
Malware associated with exploiting CVE-2006-4534 includes Trojan.Mdropper.Q, Mofei, and Femo.
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