CVE-2009-0235
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CVE-2009-0235 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the Word 97 text converter in WordPad in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word 97 file that triggers memory corruption, related to use of inconsistent integer data sizes for an unspecified length field, aka "WordPad Word 97 Text Converter Stack Overflow Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 33.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Word 97 text converter in WordPad in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word 97 file that triggers memory corruption, related to use of inconsistent integer data sizes for an unspecified length field, aka "WordPad Word 97 Text Converter Stack Overflow Vulnerability."
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions | Sp4 |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | All versions | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions | Sp2 |
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-104A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-104A.htmlUS Government Resource
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- Status
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