CVE-2007-0035 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious Word document due to improper array handling.
- 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-2007-0035?
CVE-2007-0035 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 8 May 2007. 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
Word (or Word Viewer) in Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, XP SP3, 2003 SP2, 2004 for Mac, and Works Suite 2004, 2005, and 2006 does not properly handle data in a certain array, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, aka the "Word Array Overflow Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0035?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Works.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0035?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-0035 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-2007-0035 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-0035 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g3gq-rj4j-5rp8.