CVE-2006-0007 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in Microsoft Office allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF image, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-0007?
CVE-2006-0007 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 11 Jul 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in GIFIMP32.FLT, as used in Microsoft Office 2003 SP1 and SP2, Office XP SP3, Office 2000 SP3, and other products, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF image that triggers memory corruption when it is parsed.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0007?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Office.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0007?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0007 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2006-0007 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-0007 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7g8r-3735-285h.