CVE-2006-0009

What it is

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, XP SP3, and other versions and packages, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a routing slip that is longer than specified by the provided length field, as exploited by malware such as TROJ_MDROPPER.BH and Trojan.PPDropper.E in attacks against PowerPoint.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

14.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2006-03-14 23:02 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 22:19 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 14.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 5.1 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2006-03-14 23:02 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 22:19 UTC

Exploit probability

14.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Microsoft Office 2000
• Microsoft Office 2003
• Microsoft Office 2004
• Microsoft Office v.x
• Microsoft Office Xp
• Microsoft Works 2000
• Microsoft Works 2001
• Microsoft Works 2002

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 5.1

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

High

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Partial

Integrity

Partial

Availability

Partial

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