# CVE-2006-1304: Buffer overflow in Microsoft Excel 2000 through 2003 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .xls file with a crafted

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2006-07-13 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Excel 2000 through 2003 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .xls file with a crafted COLINFO record, which triggers the overflow during a "data filling operation."

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## References

- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-037
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18888
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016472
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A545
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/439909/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2755
- http://www.nsfocus.com/english/homepage/research/0606.htm

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