CVE-2001-0005: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 12, 2001
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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.

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