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CVE-2006-3654

2.6 · LOW

Buffer overflow in wksss.exe 8.4.702.0 in Microsoft Works Spreadsheet 8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption or crash) via crafted Excel files.

Published Jul 18, 2006microsoftEPSS 47.85%

Overview

CVE-2006-3654 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft works. It was published on July 18, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in wksss.exe 8.4.702.0 in Microsoft Works Spreadsheet 8.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption or crash) via crafted Excel files.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update works to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1016504Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440056/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/18989Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2813Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27794Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1016504Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440056/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/18989Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2813Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27794

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3654?

CVE-2006-3654 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft works. It was published on July 18, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2006-3654?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-3654?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update works to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-3654?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-3654 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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