CVE-2005-0564 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious .doc file with long font information in Microsoft Word or Works.
- 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-2005-0564?
CVE-2005-0564 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Word, published on 12 Jul 2005. 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Word 2000 and Word 2002, and Microsoft Works Suites 2000 through 2004, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .doc file with long font information.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0564?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Word.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0564?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0564 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-2005-0564 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0564 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word
Sources
Also known as GHSA-87h8-h6wc-7xhj.