CVE-2005-0564

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.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 46.09% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory idefense.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA05-193A.html	third party advisory us government resource
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1190	signature vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2005/ms05-035	vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1331	signature vdb entry
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=281&type=vulnerabilities	patch vendor advisory third party advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/218621	third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0564?: CVE-2005-0564 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-0564?: To fix CVE-2005-0564, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-0564 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2005-0564 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~46% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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