CVE-2006-0031

UnknownEPSS 18.32%

Last modified

CVE-2006-0031 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Excel 2000, 2002, and 2003, in Microsoft Office 2000 SP3 and other packages, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Excel file with a malformed record with a modified length value, which leads to memory corruption.. EPSS estimates a 18.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Excel 2000, 2002, and 2003, in Microsoft Office 2000 SP3 and other packages, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Excel file with a malformed record with a modified length value, which leads to memory corruption.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
18.32%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftOffice2000Sp3
MicrosoftOffice2003Sp1
MicrosoftOffice2004
MicrosoftOfficev.x
MicrosoftOfficexpSp3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0031?
Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Excel 2000, 2002, and 2003, in Microsoft Office 2000 SP3 and other packages, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Excel file with a malformed record with a modified length value, which leads to memory corruption.
How severe is CVE-2006-0031?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0031 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0031?
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