CVE-2006-1309 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious Excel file, requiring user interaction to trigger memory corruption.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-1309?
CVE-2006-1309 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Excel, published on 13 Jul 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Microsoft Excel 2000 through 2004 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .xls file with a crafted LABEL record that triggers memory corruption.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1309?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Excel Viewer.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1309?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-1309 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-2006-1309 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-1309 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Excel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rghv-27h7-hvxg.