CVE-2006-4694: Code Injection
First published: Wed Sep 27 2006(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in PowerPoint in Microsoft Office 2000, Office XP and Office 2003 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted record in a PPT file, as exploited by malware such as Exploit:Win32/Controlppt.W, Exploit:Win32/Controlppt.X, and Exploit-PPT.d/Trojan.PPDropper.F. NOTE: it has been reported that the attack vector involves SlideShowWindows.View.GotoNamedShow.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2000 | |
| Microsoft Office | ||
| Microsoft Office | =xp-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003 | |
| Microsoft Office | =xp-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000-sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.avertlabs.com/research/blog/?p=95
- http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_140666.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20226
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/925984.mspx
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/231204
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22127
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016937
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-283A.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/29259
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3794
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29225
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A269
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-058
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449179/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/447831/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4694?
CVE-2006-4694 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4694?
To fix CVE-2006-4694, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Office.
Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2006-4694?
CVE-2006-4694 affects Microsoft Office 2000, Office XP (SP1 and SP2), and Office 2003.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2006-4694?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2006-4694 by using specially crafted PPT files to execute arbitrary code when the file is opened.
What are some malware examples exploiting CVE-2006-4694?
Malware such as Exploit:Win32/Controlppt.W and Exploit:Win32/Controlppt.X utilize CVE-2006-4694 for exploitation.
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- version/microsoft office/2000-sp3