Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in certain Asian language versions of Microsoft Excel might allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted STYLE record in a spreadsheet that triggers the overflow when the user attempts to repair the document or selects the "Style" option, as demonstrated by nanika.xls. NOTE: Microsoft has confirmed to CVE via e-mail that this is different than the other Excel vulnerabilities announced before 20060707, including CVE-2006-3059 and CVE-2006-3086.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Excel | All versions |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=115274676314243&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20268Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016430
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/438963/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/439427/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449179/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18872Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2689
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-05
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=115274676314243&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20268Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016430
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/438963/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/439427/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-3431?
CVE-2006-3431 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in certain Asian language versions of Microsoft Excel might allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted STYLE record in a spreadsheet that triggers the overfl...
How severe is CVE-2006-3431?
CVE-2006-3431 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-3431?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Excel.