PT-2004-1933 · Microsoft · Word For Windows 6.0 Converter

Published 2004-12-15 · Updated 2019-04-30 · CVE-2004-0901

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

10

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Microsoft Word for Windows 6.0 Converter (MSWRD632.WPC)

Description: The issue arises from improper validation of certain data lengths, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This can be achieved by sending a malicious .wri, .rtf, or .doc file via email or hosting it on a malicious website.

Recommendations: For Microsoft Word for Windows 6.0 Converter (MSWRD632.WPC), consider disabling the handling of .wri, .rtf, and .doc files until a patch is available. Restrict access to email attachments and websites that may host malicious files to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Related Identifiers

CVE-2004-0901

Affected Products

Word For Windows 6.0 Converter

References · 13

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2004-0901 · Security Note
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-041 · Vendor Advisory
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A539 · Note
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4749 · Note
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1241 · Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18338 · Note
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4576 · Note
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3310 · Note
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3882 · Note
• http://ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-055.shtml · Note
• http://idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=162&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=true · Note
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4076 · Note
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1655 · Note