CVE-2006-2492 — Microsoft Word Malformed Object Pointer Vulnerability
CVE-2006-2492: Microsoft Word Malformed Object Pointer Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | Microsoft |
| Product | Word |
| Date added | 2022-06-08 |
| Due date | 2022-06-22 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
Description
Microsoft Word and Microsoft Works Suites contain a malformed object pointer which allows attackers to execute code.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-2492
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-2492
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog