CVE-2000-0765: Buffer Overflow
Published Oct 13, 2000
·Updated
Buffer overflow in the HTML interpreter in Microsoft Office 2000 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands via a long embedded object tag, aka the "Microsoft Office HTML Object Tag" vulnerability.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Microsoft PowerPoint=2000
Microsoft Excel=2000
Microsoft Word=2000
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 13, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2000-0765?
CVE-2000-0765 is classified as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2000-0765?
To fix CVE-2000-0765, install the security updates provided by Microsoft for Office 2000.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2000-0765?
CVE-2000-0765 affects Microsoft Office 2000, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
4
Can CVE-2000-0765 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2000-0765 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted HTML content.
5
What does the CVE-2000-0765 vulnerability allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2000-0765 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the victim's system.