CVE-2006-5574
First published: Sun Dec 31 2006(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in the Brazilian Portuguese Grammar Checker in Microsoft Office 2003 and the Multilingual Interface for Office 2003, Project 2003, and Visio 2003 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted text that is not properly parsed.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Visio Standard | =2003-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Proofing Tools | =2003-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Project | =2003-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Multilingual User Interface Pack | =2003-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp2 | |
| =2003-sp2 | ||
| =2003-sp2 | ||
| =2003-sp2 | ||
| =2003-sp2 | ||
| =2003-sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21942
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017486
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23671
- http://www.osvdb.org/31251
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0102
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-001
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/457274/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5574?
CVE-2006-5574 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution when manipulated text is processed.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5574?
To fix CVE-2006-5574, apply the latest service pack or security update provided by Microsoft for Office 2003 and its related components.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2006-5574?
CVE-2006-5574 affects Microsoft Office 2003, Project 2003, Visio 2003, and their respective Multilingual Interface Packs, specifically version 2003 SP2.
What types of exploits are associated with CVE-2006-5574?
CVE-2006-5574 can be exploited through user-assisted methods, where crafted text can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-5574?
Currently, the best practice until patches are applied is to avoid opening untrusted documents that may contain malicious crafted text.
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