CVE-2006-3653

UnknownEPSS 14.88%

Last modified

CVE-2006-3653 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. wksss.exe 8.4.702.0 in Microsoft Works Spreadsheet 8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption or crash) via crafted (1) Works, (2) Excel, and (3) Lotus 1-2-3 files.. EPSS estimates a 14.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

wksss.exe 8.4.702.0 in Microsoft Works Spreadsheet 8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption or crash) via crafted (1) Works, (2) Excel, and (3) Lotus 1-2-3 files.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
14.88%

96.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWorks8.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-3653?
wksss.exe 8.4.702.0 in Microsoft Works Spreadsheet 8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption or crash) via crafted (1) Works, (2) Excel, and (3) Lotus 1-2-3 files.
How severe is CVE-2006-3653?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-3653 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3653?
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