Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Office Excel 2000 through 2004 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed cell comments, which lead to modification of "critical data offsets" during the rebuilding process.
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.securityfocus.com/archive/1/439786/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18938Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2755Vendor Advisory
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-022.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-03
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27604
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016472
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/439786/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18938Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2755Vendor Advisory
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-022.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-03
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27604
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-2388?
CVE-2006-2388 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Microsoft Office Excel 2000 through 2004 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed cell comments, which lead to modification of "critical data offsets" during the rebuildi...
How severe is CVE-2006-2388?
CVE-2006-2388 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-2006-2388?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Excel Viewer.