CVE-2017-0006

Name: CVE-2017-0006
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-17T00:59:00.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 16.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0006 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Excel Viewer, and Excel Services on SharePoint Server 2007 SP3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0019, CVE-2017-0020, CVE-2017-0030, CVE-2017-0031, CVE-2017-0052, and CVE-2017-0053.. EPSS estimates a 16.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Excel 2007 SP3, Office Compatibility Pack SP3, Excel Viewer, and Excel Services on SharePoint Server 2007 SP3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0019, CVE-2017-0020, CVE-2017-0030, CVE-2017-0031, CVE-2017-0052, and CVE-2017-0053.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

16.61%

96.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Excel	2007	Sp3
Microsoft	Excel Viewer	All versions	—
Microsoft	Office Compatibility Pack	All versions	Sp3
Microsoft	Sharepoint Server	2007	Sp3

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96740Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038010
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0006Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96740Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038010
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0006Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 17, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0006?

How severe is CVE-2017-0006?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0006 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0006?

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