CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-0033

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

An unspecified vulnerability 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 PNG image that triggers memory corruption when parsed.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves potential remote code execution on the user's workstation upon opening a malicious PNG file, which could lead to system compromise and data theft.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately apply security patches available through Microsoft Office updates and to train users not to open suspicious graphic attachments.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Unspecified vulnerability 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 PNG image that triggers memory corruption when it is parsed.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS