CVE-2004-0963: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Oct 20 2004(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Word 2002 (10.6612.6714) SP3, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application exception) and possibly execute arbitrary code in winword.exe via certain unexpected values in a .doc file, including (1) an offset that triggers an out-of-bounds memory access, (2) a certain value that causes a large memory copy as triggered by an integer conversion error, and other values.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Word | =2002-sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109716247230733&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17635
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A420
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2216
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2105
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1795
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-023
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0963?
CVE-2004-0963 has a high severity due to its potential to cause denial of service and execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0963?
The recommended fix for CVE-2004-0963 is to update Microsoft Word to the latest version or apply any available security patches.
Which versions of Microsoft Word are affected by CVE-2004-0963?
CVE-2004-0963 primarily affects Microsoft Word 2002 (10.6612.6714) SP3 and potentially other versions.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2004-0963?
CVE-2004-0963 is associated with a buffer overflow attack that can be triggered by specially crafted .doc files.
Is CVE-2004-0963 exploited in the wild?
At the time of its discovery, CVE-2004-0963 was considered a significant risk, though further assessment is needed to determine ongoing exploit patterns.
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