CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-2971

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A heap-based buffer overflow in the KWord RTF importer for KOffice versions 1.2.0 through 1.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF file.

Risk Assessment

The risk for the organization is the possibility of remote code execution by an attacker after opening a malicious RTF file, which could lead to system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately update KOffice to a version later than 1.4.1, which includes a fix for this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Heap-based buffer overflow in the KWord RTF importer for KOffice 1.2.0 through 1.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RTF file.

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