CVE-2006-2492
HighExploitedPublic exploitBuffer overflow in Microsoft Word in Office 2000 SP3, Office XP SP3, Office 2003 Sp1 and SP2, and Microsoft Works Suites through 2006, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed object pointer, as originally reported by ISC on 20060519 for a…
Published May 19, 2006 · Updated Apr 16, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2006-2492 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Office (Microsoft), Works Suite (Microsoft).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 13, 2006. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Works Suite 2006.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
48%
Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Word in Office 2000 SP3, Office XP SP3, Office 2003 Sp1 and SP2, and Microsoft Works Suites through 2006, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed object pointer, as originally reported by ISC on 20060519 for a zero-day attack.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jun 8, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 13, 2006 | Jun 22, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jun 8, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jun 8, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
5 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| OfficeMicrosoft | 2000-sp3, 2003-sp1, 2003-sp2, xp-sp3 | n/a |
| Works SuiteMicrosoft | See advisory | 2006 |
Patched Releases
Works Suite
2006
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 19, 2006
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 13, 2006
Added to CISA KEV
Jun 8, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jun 8, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jun 8, 2022
Last updated
Apr 16, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-120 Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
References
- advisory1016130
- advisoryword-code-execution(26556)
- advisoryVU#446012
- advisoryTA06-139A
- advisoryTA06-164A
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Word in Office 2000 SP3, Office XP SP3, Office 2003 Sp1 and SP2, and Microsoft Works Suites through 2006, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed object pointer, as originally reported by ISC on 20060519 for a zero-day attack.
Affected: Office (Microsoft) versions 2000-sp3, 2003-sp1, 2003-sp2, xp-sp3; Works Suite (Microsoft). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 13, 2006.
Yes. It was added on Jun 8, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Jun 22, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Works Suite 2006.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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