Remote code execution in Microsoft VBA
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2006-3649 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Microsoft Access Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Project Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Office Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Visio Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications SDK Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers Works Suite Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU1179
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-2006-3649
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness is due to buffer overflow. By persuading the victim to open a malicious Office document containing Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) script, a remote attacker can execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
Note: this vulnerability was being actively exploited.
Microsoft Office 2000 Service Pack 3 - https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=837A4FA9-FABC-4119-9AAF-2C8663029D2B
Microsoft Project 2000 Service Release 1 - https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=744DD25D-B9A7-4E30-B64E-1C9BB0F87D90
Microsoft Access 2000 Runtime Service Pack 3 - https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=ED5A8C40-C592-4299-AFB2-5F0F6E2B1DCD
Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3 - https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=B26ADC3C-1DB8-46FD-8381-B199EE351E7C
Microsoft Project 2002 Service Pack 1 - https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=62EF50AA-6061-4185-9713-F8C31B195103
Microsoft Visio 2002 Service Pack 2 - https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=43525B6A-58B7-49C7-88D8-4983D1614A96
Microsoft Works Suite 2004 - https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=B26ADC3C-1DB8-46FD-8381-B199EE351E7C
Microsoft Works Suite 2005 - https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=B26ADC3C-1DB8-46FD-8381-B199EE351E7C
Microsoft Works Suite 2006 - https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=B26ADC3C-1DB8-46FD-8381-B199EE351E7C
Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications SDK 6.0 - https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=424DF92A-3CC4-4B72-B2F8-D45ED2A8F4B3
Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications SDK 6.2 - https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=424DF92A-3CC4-4B72-B2F8-D45ED2A8F4B3
Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications SDK 6.3 - https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=424DF92A-3CC4-4B72-B2F8-D45ED2A8F4B3
Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications SDK 6.4 - https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=424DF92A-3CC4-4B72-B2F8-D45ED2A8F4B3
Microsoft Access: 2000
Microsoft Project: 2000 Service Release 1 - 2002 Service Pack 1
Microsoft Office: 2000 Service Pack 3 - XP
Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications SDK: 6.0 - 6.4
Microsoft Visio: 2002 Service Pack 2
Works Suite: 2004 - 2006
External linkshttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms06-047.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.
