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CVE-2006-2492

Microsoft Word Malformed Object Pointer

8.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 48.1%
  1. Published19 May 2006
  2. Added to CISA KEV8 Jun 2022
  3. Remediation due22 Jun 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Microsoft Word and Microsoft Works Suites contain a malformed object pointer which allows attackers to execute code.

Added to KEV: 8 Jun 2022Federal remediation due: 22 Jun 2022

Description

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Word in Office 2000 SP3, Office XP SP3, Office 2003 Sp1 and SP2, and Microsoft Works Suites through 2006, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed object pointer, as originally reported by ISC on 20060519 for a zero-day attack.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Office2000 · 2003 · xp
Microsoft Works Suite≥ 2000 ≤ 2006

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2006-2492 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2006-2492 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 8 Jun 2022.

How severe is CVE-2006-2492?

CVE-2006-2492 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 48.1% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2006-2492?

Affected products include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Works Suite.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2492?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.