CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-1306

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2000-2004 allows remote code execution via a crafted .xls file with a malformed BIFF record that controls an array index used as a function pointer. This flaw is known as the "Malformed OBJECT record Vulnerability."

Risk Assessment

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to take control of the victim's system, install malware, or steal data if the user opens a malicious Excel file.

Recommendation

Immediately update Microsoft Excel to the latest version and enforce security policies such as disabling macros and avoiding opening files from untrusted sources.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Microsoft Excel 2000 through 2004 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .xls file with a crafted BIFF record with an attacker-controlled array index that is used for a function pointer, aka "Malformed OBJECT record Vulnerability."

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