CVE-2003-0820

High

Description

Microsoft Word 97, 98(J), 2000, and 2002, and Microsoft Works Suites 2001 through 2004, do not properly check the length of the "Macro names" data value, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow attack.

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.5

Exploit probability98. percentile26.3%

Product

Microsoft Word

PublishedDec 15, 2003

First seenDec 15, 2003

How to fix

Vendor advisories

docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-050

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
microsoft word	97, 98, 2000, 2002	—
microsoft works	2001, 2002, 2003, 2004	—

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