Microsoft Word Memory Corruption Vulnerability( 13 February 2008 )
RISK: Medium Risk
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Word handles specially crafted Word files. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted Word file that includes a malformed value. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. 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
- Microsoft Office 2000 Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Word 2000 Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Word 2002 Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 2
- Microsoft Word 2003 Service Pack 2
- Microsoft Office Word Viewer 2003
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
Download locations for this patch
- Microsoft Office 2000 Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Word 2000 Service Pack 3 - Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3
Microsoft Word 2002 Service Pack 3 - Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 2
- Microsoft Word 2003 Service Pack 2 - Microsoft Office Word Viewer 2003
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