PT-2004-1672 · Microsoft+1 · Office+2
Peter Winter-Smith
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Published
2004-09-17
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Updated
2018-10-30
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CVE-2004-0573
CVSS v2.0
7.5
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Microsoft Office versions 2000 through 2003
Microsoft Works Suites versions 2001 through 2004
Description
A buffer overflow issue exists in the converter for Microsoft WordPerfect 5.x, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious document or website.
Recommendations
For Microsoft Office versions 2000 through 2003, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Microsoft Works Suites versions 2001 through 2004, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider avoiding the use of the WordPerfect 5.x converter until a patch is available.
Fix
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Office
Works Suite
Wordperfect