# CVE-2006-1308: Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2000 through 2004 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .xls file with

- 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

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2000 through 2004 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .xls file with a crafted FNGROUPCOUNT value.

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## References

- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-July/047837.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-037
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A243
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016472
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27464
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18890
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2755

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