CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-0820

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Microsoft Word 97, 98(J), 2000, and 2002, and Microsoft Works Suites 2001 through 2004 do not properly check the length of the 'Macro names' data value, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow attack.

Risk Assessment

Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code remotely, posing a significant threat to the security of the organization's systems and data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the software to the latest versions that include security patches addressing this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Microsoft Word 97, 98(J), 2000, and 2002, and Microsoft Works Suites 2001 through 2004, do not properly check the length of the "Macro names" data value, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow attack.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS