CVE-2006-3449

CVE-2006-3449 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Powerpoint with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 43% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 through 2003, possibly a buffer overflow, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malformed record in the BIFF file format used in a PPT file, a different issue than CVE-2006-1540, aka "Microsoft PowerPoint Malformed Record Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3449?
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 through 2003, possibly a buffer overflow, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malformed record in the BIFF file format used in a PPT file, a different issue than CVE-2006-1540, aka "Microsoft PowerPoint Malformed Record Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2006-3449?
CVE-2006-3449 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-3449 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 43% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3449?
CVE-2006-3449 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-2006-3449?
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-2006-3449 published?
CVE-2006-3449 was published on 2006-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

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