CVE-2005-1683: Buffer Overflow

Published May 20, 2005
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Updated

Buffer overflow in winword.exe 10.2627.6714 and earlier in Microsoft Word for the Macintosh, before SP3 for Word 2002, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted mcw file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Microsoft Word=gold

Event History

May 20, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
May 25, 2005
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-2005-1683?

CVE-2005-1683 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2005-1683?

CVE-2005-1683 affects Microsoft Word for Macintosh versions prior to SP3 for Word 2002.

3

How do I fix CVE-2005-1683?

To mitigate CVE-2005-1683, users should update Microsoft Word to the latest version or apply the appropriate security patches.

4

What attack vector is used in CVE-2005-1683?

CVE-2005-1683 can be exploited by remote attackers through a crafted mcw file.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2005-1683?

Exploitation of CVE-2005-1683 can lead to denial of service and may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

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