CVE-2006-6561 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious DOC file in Microsoft Word.
- 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-2006-6561?
CVE-2006-6561 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 14 Dec 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
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2000, 2002, and Word Viewer 2003 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DOC file that triggers memory corruption, as demonstrated via the 12122006-djtest.doc file, a different issue than CVE-2006-5994 and CVE-2006-6456.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6561?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Word Viewer, Microsoft Works.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6561?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6561 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-2006-6561 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-6561 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q2rf-7vjv-wx6h.