PT-2006-5329 · Microsoft · Office Word+1
Juha-Matti Laurio
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Published
2006-09-05
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Updated
2018-10-30
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CVE-2006-4534
CVSS v2.0
9.3
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Microsoft Word versions 2000 through 2003
Microsoft Office version 2003
Description
The issue allows remote user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors involving a crafted file, resulting in a malformed stack. This could be exploited when Microsoft Word opens a specially crafted file, which might be included as an e-mail attachment or hosted on a malicious web site. Malware such as Trojan.Mdropper.Q, Mofei, and Femo have been known to exploit this issue.
Recommendations
For Microsoft Word versions 2000 through 2003, update to a version that is not affected by this issue.
For Microsoft Office version 2003, update to a version that is not affected by this issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider avoiding the use of Microsoft Word to open files from untrusted sources until a patch is available.
Restrict access to e-mail attachments and malicious web sites to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Fix
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Office
Office Word