CVE-2004-0573 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via malicious documents or websites exploiting a buffer overflow in the WordPerfect converter.
- 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-2004-0573?
CVE-2004-0573 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 17 Sep 2004. 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
Buffer overflow in the converter for Microsoft WordPerfect 5.x on Office 2000, Office XP, Office 2003, and Works Suites 2001 through 2004 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious document or website.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0573?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Microsoft Frontpage, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Works.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0573?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0573 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-2004-0573 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0573 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r7fc-wx96-w688.