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CVE-2006-0009

UnknownEPSS 14.21%

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CVE-2006-0009 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 14.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
14.21%

96.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftOffice2000Sp3
MicrosoftOffice2003Sp1
MicrosoftOffice2004—
MicrosoftOfficev.x—
MicrosoftOfficexpSp3
MicrosoftWorks2000—
MicrosoftWorks2001—
MicrosoftWorks2002—
MicrosoftWorks2003—
MicrosoftWorks2004—
MicrosoftWorks2005—
MicrosoftWorks2006—

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0009?
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.
How severe is CVE-2006-0009?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0009 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0009?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST