Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 4 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2006-2389 CVE-2006-1318 CVE-2006-1540 CVE-2006-1316 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit |
Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. Vulnerability #3 is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software |
Microsoft Office Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Office for Mac Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Project Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Visio Client/Desktop applications / Office applications |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.
This security bulletin describes 4 remote code execution vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office.
1) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU1229
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2006-2389
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when parsing malformed properties in Office documents. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Office file, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website:
- Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 - Download the update (KB917151)
- Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3 - Download the update (KB917150)
- Microsoft Office 2000 Service Pack 3 - Download the update (KB917152)
- Microsoft Project 2002 Service Pack 1 - Download the update (KB917150)
- Microsoft Visio 2002 Service Pack 2 - Download the update (KB917150)
- Microsoft Project 2000 Service Release 1 Download the update (KB917152)
- Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
- Microsoft Office v. X for Mac
Microsoft Office: XP - 2003
Microsoft Office for Mac: v.X - 2004
Microsoft Project: 2000 - 2002
Microsoft Visio: 2002
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office:XP:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_for_mac:v.X:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_for_mac:2004:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_project:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_visio:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms06-038.aspx
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
2) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU1228
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2006-1318
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when parsing record lengths in Office documents. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Office file, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website:
- Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 - Download the update (KB917151)
- Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3 - Download the update (KB917150)
- Microsoft Office 2000 Service Pack 3 - Download the update (KB917152)
- Microsoft Project 2002 Service Pack 1 - Download the update (KB917150)
- Microsoft Visio 2002 Service Pack 2 - Download the update (KB917150)
- Microsoft Project 2000 Service Release 1 Download the update (KB917152)
- Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
- Microsoft Office v. X for Mac
Microsoft Office: XP - 2003
Microsoft Office for Mac: v.X - 2004
Microsoft Project: 2000 - 2002
Microsoft Visio: 2002
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_for_mac:v.X:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_for_mac:2004:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms06-038.aspx
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU1227
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 8.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2006-1540
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when handling malformed strings in Office documents. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Office file, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.
Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website:
- Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 - Download the update (KB917151)
- Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3 - Download the update (KB917150)
- Microsoft Office 2000 Service Pack 3 - Download the update (KB917152)
- Microsoft Project 2002 Service Pack 1 - Download the update (KB917150)
- Microsoft Visio 2002 Service Pack 2 - Download the update (KB917150)
- Microsoft Project 2000 Service Release 1 Download the update (KB917152)
- Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
- Microsoft Office v. X for Mac
Microsoft Office: XP - 2003
Microsoft Office for Mac: v.X - 2004
Microsoft Project: 2000 - 2002
Microsoft Visio: 2002
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_for_mac:v.X:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_for_mac:2004:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms06-038.aspx
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.
4) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU1226
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2006-1316
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when parsing record lengths in Office documents. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Office file, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website:
- Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2 - Download the update (KB917151)
- Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3 - Download the update (KB917150)
- Microsoft Office 2000 Service Pack 3 - Download the update (KB917152)
- Microsoft Project 2002 Service Pack 1 - Download the update (KB917150)
- Microsoft Visio 2002 Service Pack 2 - Download the update (KB917150)
- Microsoft Project 2000 Service Release 1 Download the update (KB917152)
- Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
- Microsoft Office v. X for Mac
Microsoft Office: XP - 2003
Microsoft Office for Mac: v.X - 2004
Microsoft Project: 2000 - 2002
Microsoft Visio: 2002
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_for_mac:v.X:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_for_mac:2004:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms06-038.aspx
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
