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CVE-2006-2492: Microsoft Word Malformed Object Pointer Vulnerability
Microsoft Word · in CISA KEV since 2022-06-08
2022-06-08added to KEV
2022-06-22federal remediation due date
48.11%EPSS exploit probability (30 days) 98.8th percentile
8.8 HIGHCVSS 3.1
Unknownknown ransomware use
5,863days from NVD publication to KEV
What it is
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.
| CWE | CWE-120 |
|---|---|
| CVSS vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD published | 2006-05-20 (Analyzed) |
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