CVE-2006-0028

Name: CVE-2006-0028
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-03-14T23:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 16.25%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-0028 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2000, 2002, and 2003, in Microsoft Office 2000 SP3 and other packages, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a BIFF parsing format file containing malformed BOOLERR records that lead to memory corruption, probably involving invalid pointers.. EPSS estimates a 16.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2000, 2002, and 2003, in Microsoft Office 2000 SP3 and other packages, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a BIFF parsing format file containing malformed BOOLERR records that lead to memory corruption, probably involving invalid pointers.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

16.25%

96.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Excel	2000	—
Microsoft	Excel	2002	—
Microsoft	Excel	2003	—
Microsoft	Excel	2004	—
Microsoft	Excel	x	—
Microsoft	Office	2000	Sp3
Microsoft	Office	2003	Sp1
Microsoft	Office	2004	—
Microsoft	Office	v.x	—
Microsoft	Office	xp	Sp3

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0028?

How severe is CVE-2006-0028?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0028 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0028?

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