CVE-2006-3654 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause denial of service in Microsoft Works Spreadsheet via crafted Excel files, 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-2006-3654?
CVE-2006-3654 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Works, published on 17 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 wksss.exe 8.4.702.0 in Microsoft Works Spreadsheet 8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption or crash) via crafted Excel files.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3654?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Works.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3654?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3654 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-2006-3654 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-3654 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Works
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fw4g-9jhm-9hgh.