CVE-2004-0573: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 17, 2004
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in the converter for Microsoft WordPerfect 5.x on Office 2000, Office XP, Office 2003, and Works Suites 2001 through 2004 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious document or website.

Affected Software

16 affected components
Microsoft FrontPage=2003
Microsoft Publisher=2000
Microsoft Word=2000
Microsoft Office=2000
Microsoft Publisher=2002
Microsoft Works=2001
Microsoft FrontPage=2002
Microsoft Word=2003
Microsoft Works=2002
Microsoft Publisher=2003
Microsoft Word=2002
Microsoft FrontPage=2000
Microsoft Works=2003
Microsoft Office=2003
Microsoft Works=2004
Microsoft Office=xp

Event History

Sep 17, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0573?

CVE-2004-0573 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How can I fix CVE-2004-0573?

To mitigate CVE-2004-0573, users should update their Microsoft Office and Works products to the latest security patches.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2004-0573?

CVE-2004-0573 affects Microsoft Office 2000, Office XP, Office 2003, and several versions of Microsoft Works from 2001 to 2004.

4

Can CVE-2004-0573 be exploited through email attachments?

Yes, CVE-2004-0573 can be exploited by sending malicious documents as email attachments.

5

What types of attacks can result from CVE-2004-0573?

CVE-2004-0573 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the victim's machine, leading to unauthorized access and data compromise.

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