CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0901

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Microsoft Word for Windows 6.0 Converter (MSWRD632.WPC), used in WordPad, does not properly validate certain data lengths, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via .wri, .rtf, and .doc files sent by email or from a malicious website, known as 'Font Conversion Vulnerability', a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0571.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely execute arbitrary code on the victim's computer, potentially leading to system compromise, data theft, or malware installation.

Recommendation

Apply the security update provided by Microsoft immediately to address this vulnerability. In the meantime, block .wri, .rtf, and .doc files from untrusted sources.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Microsoft Word for Windows 6.0 Converter (MSWRD632.WPC), as used in WordPad, does not properly validate certain data lengths, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .wri, .rtf, and .doc file sent by email or malicious web site, aka "Font Conversion Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0571.

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