CVE-2006-0022

CVE-2006-0022 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Powerpoint with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft PowerPoint in Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, Office XP SP3, Office 2003 SP1 and SP2, Office 2004 for Mac, and v. X for Mac allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PowerPoint document with a malformed record, which triggers memory corruption.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0022?
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft PowerPoint in Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, Office XP SP3, Office 2003 SP1 and SP2, Office 2004 for Mac, and v. X for Mac allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PowerPoint document with a malformed record, which triggers memory corruption.
How severe is CVE-2006-0022?
CVE-2006-0022 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-0022 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0022?
CVE-2006-0022 primarily affects Microsoft Powerpoint. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0022?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-0022 published?
CVE-2006-0022 was published on 2006-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

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