CVE-2005-1683 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted file in Microsoft Word for Mac.
- 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-2005-1683?
CVE-2005-1683 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Word, published on 25 May 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
Buffer overflow in winword.exe 10.2627.6714 and earlier in Microsoft Word for the Macintosh, before SP3 for Word 2002, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted mcw file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1683?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Word.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1683?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1683 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-2005-1683 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-1683 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v24w-65jj-fx4j.