CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-1309

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2000-2004 allows arbitrary code execution via a crafted .xls file with a malformed LABEL record that triggers memory corruption.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely execute malicious code on the victim's machine, potentially leading to system compromise, data theft, or malware installation.

Recommendation

Immediately update Microsoft Excel to the latest version and exercise caution when opening .xls 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 LABEL record that triggers memory corruption.

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