CVE-2006-3059 is an unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2000 through 2004 that allows remote, user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code. With a CVSS score of 9.3 (Critical), it poses a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector, medium access complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not currently on CISA's KEV catalog or actively exploited, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, and its high EPSS and FAUCET scores indicate a substantial potential for exploitation. Despite its age and lack of recent community discussion or media coverage, the availability of exploit code warrants attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2000CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2000CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel:2000:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2000CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel:2000:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2000CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel:2000:sr1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2002CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:excel:2002:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.