CVE-2004-0848: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 8, 2005
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Updated

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Office XP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a link with a URL file location containing long inputs after (1) "%00 (null byte) in .doc filenames or (2) "%0a" (carriage return) in .rtf filenames.

Affected Software

22 affected components
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office=xp-sp1
Microsoft Office=xp-sp2
Microsoft Office=xp-sp3
Microsoft PowerPoint=2002
Microsoft PowerPoint=2002-sp1
Microsoft PowerPoint=2002-sp2
Microsoft PowerPoint=2002-sp3
Microsoft Project=2002
Microsoft Project=2002-sp1
Microsoft Visio=2002
Microsoft Visio=2002-sp1
Microsoft Visio=2002-sp2
Microsoft Visio=2002-sp2
Microsoft Visio=2002-sp2
Microsoft Word=2002
Microsoft Word=2002-sp1
Microsoft Word=2002-sp2
Microsoft Word=2002-sp3
Microsoft Works=2002
Microsoft Works=2003
Microsoft Works=2004

Event History

Feb 8, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0848?

CVE-2004-0848 has been rated as high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0848?

To fix CVE-2004-0848, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected software.

3

Which versions of Microsoft software are affected by CVE-2004-0848?

CVE-2004-0848 affects Microsoft Office XP, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project versions 2002.

4

What are the attack vectors for CVE-2004-0848?

CVE-2004-0848 can be exploited via crafted .doc or .rtf files containing long inputs terminated with a null byte or carriage return.

5

Can CVE-2004-0848 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2004-0848 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through maliciously crafted files.

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