CVE-2001-0005: Buffer Overflow
Published Feb 12, 2001
·Updated
Buffer overflow in the parsing mechanism of the file loader in Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft PowerPoint=2000
Event History
Feb 12, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
May 7, 2001
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-2001-0005?
CVE-2001-0005 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary command execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0005?
The best way to mitigate CVE-2001-0005 is to install the security updates provided by Microsoft for PowerPoint 2000.
3
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2001-0005?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2001-0005 to execute arbitrary commands on a vulnerable system through specially crafted PowerPoint files.
4
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2001-0005?
CVE-2001-0005 specifically affects Microsoft PowerPoint 2000.
5
Is there a way to detect CVE-2001-0005 on my system?
To detect CVE-2001-0005, verify if Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 is installed and check for the presence of the latest security updates.