Microsoft Word Record Parsing Vulnerability( 13 August 2008 )
Last Update Date:
28 Jan 2011
Release Date:
13 Aug 2008
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RISK: Medium Risk
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft 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 record 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 XP Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Word 2002 Service Pack 3 - Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 2
- Microsoft Word 2003 Service Pack 2 - Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Word 2003 Service Pack 3
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
Download locations for this patch
- 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 2003 Service Pack 3
- Microsoft Word 2003 Service Pack 3
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