CVE-2006-6561
First published: Thu Dec 14 2006(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2000, 2002, and Word Viewer 2003 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DOC file that triggers memory corruption, as demonstrated via the 12122006-djtest.doc file, a different issue than CVE-2006-5994 and CVE-2006-6456.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Works Suite | =2006 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2000 | |
| Microsoft Office | =xp-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2003 | |
| Microsoft Works Suite | =2005 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2002 | |
| Microsoft Office Word Viewer | =2003 | |
| Microsoft Works Suite | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000-sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454219/30/0/threaded
- http://research.eeye.com/html/alerts/zeroday/20061212.html
- http://www.infoworld.com/article/06/12/13/HNthirdword_1.html
- http://www.milw0rm.com/sploits/12122006-djtest.doc
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/996892
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21589
- http://blogs.securiteam.com/?p=763
- http://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2006/12/15/update-on-current-word-vulnerability-reports.aspx
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017390
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4997
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30885
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A332
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6561?
CVE-2006-6561 is a critical vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through a crafted DOC file.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6561?
To mitigate CVE-2006-6561, users should update Microsoft Office to the latest version and apply all available security patches.
Which software is affected by CVE-2006-6561?
CVE-2006-6561 affects Microsoft Word 2000, 2002, and 2003, as well as Word Viewer 2003.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-6561 allow?
CVE-2006-6561 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted DOC file.
Is CVE-2006-6561 exploitable without user interaction?
CVE-2006-6561 is not exploitable without user interaction, as the attack requires the user to open the malicious DOC file.
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