CVE-2006-4694: Code Injection

Published 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.

Affected Software

8 affected components
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

Event History

Sep 27, 2006
CVE Published
07:07 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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