CVE-2006-3649: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3hf5-qqhv-2j5x
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2006-3649 is a MODERATE security vulnerability vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2006-3649 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2006-3649
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3hf5-qqhv-2j5x
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2006-3649

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2006-3649, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) SDK 6.0 through 6.4, as used by Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, Office XP SP3, Project 2000 SR1, Project 2002 SP1, Access 2000 Runtime SP3, Visio 2002 SP2, and Works Suite 2004 through 2006, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified document properties that are not verified when VBA is invoked to open documents.

References

NVD — CVE-2006-3649 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-3649
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-047
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A694
secunia.com/advisories/21408 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/21408
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016656
www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/159484 WEB
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/159484
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19414
www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/ta06... WEB
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-220A.html
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3214

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-3649?
CVE-2006-3649 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under General Security Weakness.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2006-3649?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2006-3649?
CVE-2006-3649 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2006-3649?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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