CVE-2006-0009

CVE-2006-0009 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, XP SP3, and other versions and packages, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a routing slip that is longer than specified by the provided length field, as exploited by malware such as TROJ_MDROPPER.BH and Trojan.PPDropper.E in attacks against PowerPoint.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0009?
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, XP SP3, and other versions and packages, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a routing slip that is longer than specified by the provided length field, as exploited by malware such as TROJ_MDROPPER.BH and Trojan.PPDropper.E in attacks against PowerPoint.
How severe is CVE-2006-0009?
CVE-2006-0009 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0009 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0009?
CVE-2006-0009 primarily affects Microsoft Office. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0009?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0009 published?
CVE-2006-0009 was published on 2006-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

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