CVE-2006-7037

Description

Mathcad 12 through 13.1 allows local users to bypass the security features by directly accessing or editing the XML representation of the worksheet with a text editor or other program, which allows attackers to (1) bypass password protection by replacing the password field with a hash of a known password, (2) modify timestamps to avoid detection of modifications, (3) remove locks by removing the "is-locked" attribute, and (4) view locked data, which is stored in plaintext.

4.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27118	vdb entry
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2305	third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27116	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27115	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/436441/30/4560/threaded	mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27117	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-7037?: CVE-2006-7037 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-7037?: To fix CVE-2006-7037, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-7037 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-7037 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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