Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, XP SP3, and other versions and packages, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a routing slip that is longer than specified by the provided length field, as exploited by malware such as TROJ_MDROPPER.BH and Trojan.PPDropper.E in attacks against PowerPoint.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Office | 2000 |
| Microsoft | Works | 2000 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-08/0597.html
- http://blogs.securiteam.com/?author=28
- http://blogs.securiteam.com/?p=557
- http://blogs.securiteam.com/?p=559
- http://isc.sans.org/diary.php?storyid=1618
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-September/049540.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19138PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19238
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015766Patch
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016720
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016886
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-069.htm
- http://www.darkreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=101970
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/682820Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/23903
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0009?
CVE-2006-0009 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, XP SP3, and other versions and packages, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a routing slip that is longer than specified by the ...
How severe is CVE-2006-0009?
CVE-2006-0009 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0009?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Works.