Microsoft WordPerfect Converter Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
BID:11172
Info
Microsoft WordPerfect Converter Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 11172 |
| Class: | Boundary Condition Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2004-0573 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Sep 14 2004 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Jul 12 2009 07:06AM |
| Credit: | Discovery is credited to Peter Winter-Smith of Next Generation Security Software Ltd. |
| Vulnerable: |
Microsoft Works Suite 2004 Microsoft Works Suite 2003 Microsoft Works Suite 2002 Microsoft Works Suite 2001 Microsoft Works 2000 Microsoft Word 2003 Microsoft Word 2002 SP2 Microsoft Word 2002 SP1 Microsoft Word 2002 Microsoft Word 2000 SR1a Microsoft Word 2000 SR1 Microsoft Word 2000 SP3 Microsoft Word 2000 SP2 Microsoft Word 2000 Microsoft Publisher 2003 Microsoft Publisher 2002 Microsoft Publisher 2000 Microsoft Office XP SP3 Microsoft Office XP SP2 Microsoft Office XP SP1 Microsoft Office XP Microsoft Office 2003 0 Microsoft Office 2000 SP3 Microsoft Office 2000 SP2 Microsoft Office 2000 SP1 Microsoft Office 2000 Microsoft FrontPage 2003 Microsoft FrontPage 2002 SP1 Microsoft FrontPage 2002 Microsoft FrontPage 2000 SR1 Microsoft FrontPage 2000 SP2 Microsoft FrontPage 2000 SP1 Microsoft FrontPage 2000 |
| Not Vulnerable: |
Microsoft Office 2003 SP1 |
Discussion
Microsoft WordPerfect Converter Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Microsoft WordPerfect Converter is reported prone to a remote buffer overflow vulnerability when handling malformed files. This vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable computer to gain unauthorized access. To carry out an attack, the attacker may create a malicious file and entice a user to open the file through an application that employs WordPerfect Converter.
Microsoft WordPerfect Converter is installed by default in various versions of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft FrontPage, Microsoft Publisher, and Microsoft Works Suite. Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 1 is not affected by this vulnerability.
This issue may be similar in nature to BID 8538 (Microsoft WordPerfect Converter Buffer Overrun Vulnerability).
Microsoft WordPerfect Converter is reported prone to a remote buffer overflow vulnerability when handling malformed files. This vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable computer to gain unauthorized access. To carry out an attack, the attacker may create a malicious file and entice a user to open the file through an application that employs WordPerfect Converter.
Microsoft WordPerfect Converter is installed by default in various versions of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft FrontPage, Microsoft Publisher, and Microsoft Works Suite. Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 1 is not affected by this vulnerability.
This issue may be similar in nature to BID 8538 (Microsoft WordPerfect Converter Buffer Overrun Vulnerability).
Exploit / POC
Microsoft WordPerfect Converter Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.
Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.
Solution / Fix
Microsoft WordPerfect Converter Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Solution:
Microsoft has released a security bulletin MS04-027 to address this issue. This bulletin includes fixes to address this issue on supported platforms. Please see the referenced bulletin for more information.
Microsoft Publisher 2000
Microsoft Publisher 2002
Microsoft Office XP SP3
Microsoft FrontPage 2002 SP1
Microsoft FrontPage 2000 SP1
Microsoft Word 2000
Microsoft Office 2003 0
Microsoft Works Suite 2002
Microsoft FrontPage 2002
Microsoft Office 2000 SP3
Microsoft Works Suite 2004
Microsoft FrontPage 2000 SP2
Microsoft Word 2002 SP2
Microsoft Word 2002
Microsoft Word 2000 SP3
Microsoft Word 2000 SP2
Microsoft FrontPage 2003
Microsoft Word 2003
Microsoft Word 2002 SP1
Microsoft FrontPage 2000 SR1
Microsoft Works Suite 2003
Microsoft FrontPage 2000
Microsoft Word 2000 SR1a
Microsoft Works Suite 2001
Microsoft Publisher 2003
Microsoft Word 2000 SR1
Solution:
Microsoft has released a security bulletin MS04-027 to address this issue. This bulletin includes fixes to address this issue on supported platforms. Please see the referenced bulletin for more information.
Microsoft Publisher 2000
-
Microsoft Security Update for Office 2000: WordPerfect 5.x Converter (KB873380)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=88F52E69-99E1 -4892-9A53-84E5DFADFE6B&displaylang=en
Microsoft Publisher 2002
-
Microsoft Security Update for Office XP: WordPerfect 5.x Converter (KB873379)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=10A6CEB3-7B94 -4F74-A5A0-60C31CE2F57B&displaylang=en
Microsoft Office XP SP3
-
Microsoft Security Update for Office XP: WordPerfect 5.x Converter (KB873379)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=10A6CEB3-7B94 -4F74-A5A0-60C31CE2F57B&displaylang=en
Microsoft FrontPage 2002 SP1
-
Microsoft Security Update for Office XP: WordPerfect 5.x Converter (KB873379)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=10A6CEB3-7B94 -4F74-A5A0-60C31CE2F57B&displaylang=en
Microsoft FrontPage 2000 SP1
-
Microsoft Security Update for Office 2000: WordPerfect 5.x Converter (KB873380)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=88F52E69-99E1 -4892-9A53-84E5DFADFE6B&displaylang=en
Microsoft Word 2000
-
Microsoft Security Update for Office 2000: WordPerfect 5.x Converter (KB873380)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=88F52E69-99E1 -4892-9A53-84E5DFADFE6B&displaylang=en
Microsoft Office 2003 0
-
Microsoft Security Update for Office 2003: WordPerfect 5.x Converter (KB873378)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=A0629800-1889 -495B-B25E-4637D6B03250&displaylang=en
Microsoft Works Suite 2002
-
Microsoft Security Update for Office XP: WordPerfect 5.x Converter (KB873379)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=10A6CEB3-7B94 -4F74-A5A0-60C31CE2F57B&displaylang=en
Microsoft FrontPage 2002
-
Microsoft Security Update for Office XP: WordPerfect 5.x Converter (KB873379)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=10A6CEB3-7B94 -4F74-A5A0-60C31CE2F57B&displaylang=en
Microsoft Office 2000 SP3
-
Microsoft Security Update for Office 2000: WordPerfect 5.x Converter (KB873380)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=88F52E69-99E1 -4892-9A53-84E5DFADFE6B&displaylang=en
Microsoft Works Suite 2004
-
Microsoft Security Update for Office XP: WordPerfect 5.x Converter (KB873379)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=10A6CEB3-7B94 -4F74-A5A0-60C31CE2F57B&displaylang=en
Microsoft FrontPage 2000 SP2
-
Microsoft Security Update for Office 2000: WordPerfect 5.x Converter (KB873380)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=88F52E69-99E1 -4892-9A53-84E5DFADFE6B&displaylang=en
Microsoft Word 2002 SP2
-
Microsoft Security Update for Office XP: WordPerfect 5.x Converter (KB873379)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=10A6CEB3-7B94 -4F74-A5A0-60C31CE2F57B&displaylang=en
Microsoft Word 2002
-
Microsoft Security Update for Office XP: WordPerfect 5.x Converter (KB873379)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=10A6CEB3-7B94 -4F74-A5A0-60C31CE2F57B&displaylang=en
Microsoft Word 2000 SP3
-
Microsoft Security Update for Office 2000: WordPerfect 5.x Converter (KB873380)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=88F52E69-99E1 -4892-9A53-84E5DFADFE6B&displaylang=en
Microsoft Word 2000 SP2
-
Microsoft Security Update for Office 2000: WordPerfect 5.x Converter (KB873380)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=88F52E69-99E1 -4892-9A53-84E5DFADFE6B&displaylang=en
Microsoft FrontPage 2003
-
Microsoft Security Update for Office 2003: WordPerfect 5.x Converter (KB873378)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=A0629800-1889 -495B-B25E-4637D6B03250&displaylang=en
Microsoft Word 2003
-
Microsoft Security Update for Office 2003: WordPerfect 5.x Converter (KB873378)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=A0629800-1889 -495B-B25E-4637D6B03250&displaylang=en
Microsoft Word 2002 SP1
-
Microsoft Security Update for Office XP: WordPerfect 5.x Converter (KB873379)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=10A6CEB3-7B94 -4F74-A5A0-60C31CE2F57B&displaylang=en
Microsoft FrontPage 2000 SR1
-
Microsoft Security Update for Office 2000: WordPerfect 5.x Converter (KB873380)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=88F52E69-99E1 -4892-9A53-84E5DFADFE6B&displaylang=en
Microsoft Works Suite 2003
-
Microsoft Security Update for Office XP: WordPerfect 5.x Converter (KB873379)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=10A6CEB3-7B94 -4F74-A5A0-60C31CE2F57B&displaylang=en
Microsoft FrontPage 2000
-
Microsoft Security Update for Office 2000: WordPerfect 5.x Converter (KB873380)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=88F52E69-99E1 -4892-9A53-84E5DFADFE6B&displaylang=en
Microsoft Word 2000 SR1a
-
Microsoft Security Update for Office 2000: WordPerfect 5.x Converter (KB873380)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=88F52E69-99E1 -4892-9A53-84E5DFADFE6B&displaylang=en
Microsoft Works Suite 2001
-
Microsoft Security Update for Office 2000: WordPerfect 5.x Converter (KB873380)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=88F52E69-99E1 -4892-9A53-84E5DFADFE6B&displaylang=en
Microsoft Publisher 2003
-
Microsoft Security Update for Office 2003: WordPerfect 5.x Converter (KB873378)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=A0629800-1889 -495B-B25E-4637D6B03250&displaylang=en
Microsoft Word 2000 SR1
-
Microsoft Security Update for Office 2000: WordPerfect 5.x Converter (KB873380)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=88F52E69-99E1 -4892-9A53-84E5DFADFE6B&displaylang=en
References
Microsoft WordPerfect Converter Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-027 (Microsoft)
- Microsoft WordPerfect 5.x Converter Heap Overflow ("NGSSoftware Insight Security Research Advisory"
)