CVE-2011-0028 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 13 Apr 2011 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Word document in WordPad.

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-2011-0028?

CVE-2011-0028 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2003, published on 13 Apr 2011. 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

WordPad in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP2 does not properly parse fields in Word documents, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .doc file, aka "WordPad Converter Parsing Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0028?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Xp.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0028?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0028 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2011-0028 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-0028 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows Server 2003 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w64x-7vw9-r5jm.