CVE-2000-0088: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jan 20 2000(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the conversion utilities for Japanese, Korean and Chinese Word 5 documents allows an attacker to execute commands, aka the "Malformed Conversion Data" vulnerability.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =97 | |
| Microsoft Office | =97 | |
| Microsoft Office | =97 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000 | |
| Microsoft Office Converter Pack | =2000.0 | |
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 | =97 | |
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 | =97 | |
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 | =97 | |
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 | =2000 | |
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 | =2000 | |
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 | =2000 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =97 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =97 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =97 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =98 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =98 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =98 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2000 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2000 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0088?
CVE-2000-0088 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0088?
To fix CVE-2000-0088, users should install the security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Office and PowerPoint.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-0088?
CVE-2000-0088 affects Microsoft Office 97 and 2000, as well as Microsoft PowerPoint 97 and 2000, particularly for Japanese, Korean, and Chinese document conversions.
Can CVE-2000-0088 be exploited remotely?
Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2000-0088 remotely through specially crafted documents that trigger the buffer overflow during conversion.
What types of attacks can CVE-2000-0088 enable?
CVE-2000-0088 can enable attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized access and data breaches.
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