CVE-2006-4693: Critical severity Microsoft Word vulnerability

Published Oct 10, 2006

Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2004 for Mac and v.X for Mac allows remote user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted string in a Word file, a different issue than CVE-2006-3647 and CVE-2006-3651.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Microsoft Word=2004

Microsoft Office=v.x

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

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4693?

CVE-2006-4693 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4693?

To remediate CVE-2006-4693, users should apply the latest security patches released by Microsoft for Word 2004 and v.X for Mac.

What versions of Microsoft Word are affected by CVE-2006-4693?

CVE-2006-4693 affects Microsoft Word 2004 for Mac and Microsoft Word v.X for Mac.

Can CVE-2006-4693 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-4693 can be exploited by remote attackers through a specially crafted Word file that requires user interaction.

Is CVE-2006-4693 related to other vulnerabilities?

CVE-2006-4693 is a different issue and is not directly related to CVE-2006-3647 and CVE-2006-3651.