CVE-2006-2492
Microsoft Word Malformed Object Pointer Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
48.4%
p99
KEV
YES
Jun 8, 2022
Exploit Today
80
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
48.4%EPSS · 30 days48.4%
2026-06-302026-07-16
Product
Microsoft / Word
Vulnerability
Microsoft Word Malformed Object Pointer Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Jun 8, 2022
Remediate by
Jun 22, 2022
Known ransomware use
No
Summary description
Microsoft Word and Microsoft Works Suites contain a malformed object pointer which allows attackers to execute code.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-2492