Microsoft Windows WordPad Converter Parsing Vulnerability
Last Update Date:
13 Apr 2011 18:18
Release Date:
13 Apr 2011
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RISK: Medium Risk
TYPE: Clients - Productivity Products

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft WordPad parses specially crafted Word documents. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Word file that includes a malformed structure. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.
Impact
- Remote Code Execution
System / Technologies affected
- Windows XP
- Windows Server 2003
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
- Download location for patches:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS11-033.mspx#ERC
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