CVE-2006-4694
CVE-2006-4694 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Office with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Microsoft Office
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in PowerPoint in Microsoft Office 2000, Office XP and Office 2003 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted record in a PPT file, as exploited by malware such as Exploit:Win32/Controlppt.W, Exploit:Win32/Controlppt.X, and Exploit-PPT.d/Trojan.PPDropper.F. NOTE: it has been reported that the attack vector involves SlideShowWindows.View.GotoNamedShow.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-4694?
- Unspecified vulnerability in PowerPoint in Microsoft Office 2000, Office XP and Office 2003 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted record in a PPT file, as exploited by malware such as Exploit:Win32/Controlppt.W, Exploit:Win32/Controlppt.X, and Exploit-PPT.d/Trojan.PPDropper.F. NOTE: it has been reported that the attack vector involves SlideShowWindows.View.GotoNamedShow.
- How severe is CVE-2006-4694?
- CVE-2006-4694 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2006-4694 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-4694?
- CVE-2006-4694 primarily affects Microsoft Office. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-4694?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2006-4694 published?
- CVE-2006-4694 was published on 2006-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22127
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016937
- http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_140666.htm
- http://www.avertlabs.com/research/blog/?p=95
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/231204
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/925984.mspx
- http://www.osvdb.org/29259
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/447831/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449179/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20226
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-283A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3794
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-058
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29225
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A269
Affected products (8)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2000:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2000:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2000:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2003:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:xp:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:xp:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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