CVE-2003-0820 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in Microsoft Word and Works by exploiting improper length checks on macro names.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-0820?
CVE-2003-0820 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Word, published on 18 Nov 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Microsoft Word 97, 98(J), 2000, and 2002, and Microsoft Works Suites 2001 through 2004, do not properly check the length of the "Macro names" data value, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow attack.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0820?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Works.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0820?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0820 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2003-0820 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0820 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ggm6-m8r4-r7vh.