CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-0564

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Word 2000 and Word 2002, and Microsoft Works Suites 2000 through 2004, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .doc file with long font information.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could take control of the victim's system by opening a crafted Word file, leading to full compromise of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Recommendation

Apply the security update provided by Microsoft in bulletin MS05-023 immediately, and exercise caution when opening .doc files from untrusted sources.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Word 2000 and Word 2002, and Microsoft Works Suites 2000 through 2004, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .doc file with long font information.

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