CVE-2006-0029: Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Excel 2000, 2002, and 2003, in Microsoft Office 2000 SP3 and other p...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Microsoft Excel flaw where opening a malicious Excel file could let an attacker run code on the user's machine. The attack requires user interaction. Business urgency is highest where old Excel 2000, 2002, or 2003 deployments still process external spreadsheets. Exposure is most likely in legacy endpoints or application servers that still open or process Excel files with Microsoft Excel 2000, 2002, or 2003 components. The source bundle does not provide modern product applicability beyond those listed versions. Treat this as high priority only where legacy Excel is still present. The issue can lead to code execution, but it depends on a user opening a crafted file and the sources do not show active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS06-012 guidance for applicable security updates.; Inventory systems running Excel 2000, 2002, or 2003.; Restrict external Excel file handling on vulnerable legacy systems..

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Jun 29, 2026, 13:48 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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