PT-2007-1530 · Microsoft · Works Suite+4
Published
2007-05-08
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Updated
2018-10-30
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CVE-2007-0035
CVSS v2.0
9.3
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Microsoft Word versions in Office 2000 SP3, XP SP3, 2003 SP2, 2004 for Mac, and Works Suite 2004, 2005, and 2006
Description
The issue arises from the improper handling of data within a certain array by Microsoft Word, allowing user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This can be exploited through a specially crafted Word file, potentially included as an email attachment or hosted on a malicious website, leading to remote code execution.
Recommendations
For Microsoft Word in Office 2000 SP3, update to a version that properly handles array data to prevent code execution.
For Microsoft Word in Office XP SP3, apply the necessary patch to fix the array handling issue.
For Microsoft Word in Office 2003 SP2, ensure that all security updates are applied to mitigate the risk of remote code execution.
For Microsoft Word 2004 for Mac, and Works Suite 2004, 2005, and 2006, apply the relevant security fixes to address the array overflow issue.
Fix
RCE
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Office Word
Office 2000
Office 2003
Office Xp
Works Suite