Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2000, 2002, and Word Viewer 2003 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DOC file that triggers memory corruption, as demonstrated via the 12122006-djtest.doc file, a different issue than CVE-2006-5994 and CVE-2006-6456.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Office | 2000 |
| Microsoft | Word | 2000 |
| Microsoft | Word Viewer | 2003 |
| Microsoft | Works | 2004 |
References
- http://blogs.securiteam.com/?p=763
- http://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2006/12/15/update-on-current-word-vulnerab
- http://research.eeye.com/html/alerts/zeroday/20061212.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017390
- http://www.infoworld.com/article/06/12/13/HNthirdword_1.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/996892Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.milw0rm.com/sploits/12122006-djtest.docExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454219/30/0/threadedExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21589Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4997Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30885
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://blogs.securiteam.com/?p=763
- http://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2006/12/15/update-on-current-word-vulnerab
- http://research.eeye.com/html/alerts/zeroday/20061212.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6561?
CVE-2006-6561 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2000, 2002, and Word Viewer 2003 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DOC file that triggers memory corruption, as ...
How severe is CVE-2006-6561?
CVE-2006-6561 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-2006-6561?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Word Viewer, Microsoft Works.