Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Excel 2000 through 2003 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .xls file with a crafted COLINFO record, which triggers the overflow during a "data filling operation."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Excel | 2000 |
| Microsoft | Excel Viewer | 2003 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016472
- http://www.nsfocus.com/english/homepage/research/0606.htmVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/439909/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18888Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2755
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-03
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016472
- http://www.nsfocus.com/english/homepage/research/0606.htmVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/439909/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18888Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2755
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-03
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-1304?
CVE-2006-1304 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in Microsoft Excel 2000 through 2003 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .xls file with a crafted COLINFO record, which triggers the overflow during a "data ...
How severe is CVE-2006-1304?
CVE-2006-1304 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-1304?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Excel Viewer.