Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Microsoft WordPerfect Converter for Office Products

CVE-2004-0573

Summary

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the converter for Microsoft WordPerfect 5.x, utilized in various versions of Office and Works Suites. This flaw allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability by sending a specially crafted document or by hosting a malicious website. If successfully executed, the attacker can trigger arbitrary code execution on the affected systems, which can lead to unauthorized access, data breach, or other malicious activities.

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