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CVE-2006-2492

Microsoft Word Malformed Object Pointer Vulnerability

Microsoft WordApplications & CMS
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CVSS
8.8High
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 8 Jun 2022CISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)48.1%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 98% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Federal deadline22 Jun 2022Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply updates per vendor instructions. CISA KEV

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Timeline

  1. 20 May 2006, 00:00 UTCPublishedCVE List
  2. 8 Jun 2022Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

Description

Microsoft Word and Microsoft Works Suites contain a malformed object pointer which allows attackers to execute code.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • n/aaffected: n/aCVE List

References 7