CVE-2006-0030

CVE-2006-0030 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Excel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 40% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2000, 2002, and 2003, in Microsoft Office 2000 SP3 and other packages, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Excel file with a malformed graphic, which leads to memory corruption.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0030?
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2000, 2002, and 2003, in Microsoft Office 2000 SP3 and other packages, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Excel file with a malformed graphic, which leads to memory corruption.
How severe is CVE-2006-0030?
CVE-2006-0030 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0030 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 40% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0030?
CVE-2006-0030 primarily affects Microsoft Excel. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0030?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0030 published?
CVE-2006-0030 was published on 2006-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

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