Microsoft Windows Word for Windows 6.0 Converter table code execution
| win-converter-table-code-execution (18337) |  High Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Windows could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper bounds checking in the Word for Windows 6.0 Converter, when handling table conversions. By creating a malicious file, a remote attacker could cause WordPad to fail and execute arbitrary code on the system, once the file is opened. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by hosting the malicious file on a Web site or by sending it to a victim in an email.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-041. See References.
References:
- CIAC Information Bulletin P-055: Microsoft WordPad Vulnerability.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-041: Vulnerability in WordPad Could Allow Code Execution (885836).
- BID-11927: Microsoft Word for Windows 6.0 Converter Table Conversion Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-0571: Microsoft Word for Windows 6.0 Converter does not properly validate certain data lengths, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .wri, .rtf, and .doc file sent by email or malicious web site, aka Table Conversion Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3
- Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server x64
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
- Microsoft Windows 98
- Microsoft Windows 98SE
- Microsoft Windows Me
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP6a Server
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP6 Terminal Server
- Microsoft Windows XP 2003 x64
- Microsoft Windows XP SP2
- Microsoft Windows XP SP1
- Microsoft Windows XP SP1 x64
Reported:
Dec 14, 2004
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