Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Word for Windows 6.0 Converter (MSWRD632.WPC), as used in WordPad, 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 "Font Conversion Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0571.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | enterprise |
| Microsoft | Windows 98 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 98Se | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Me | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Nt | 4.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
References
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-055.shtml
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=162&type=vulnerabilities&flas
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-04
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18338
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-055.shtml
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=162&type=vulnerabilities&flas
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2004/ms04-04
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0901?
CVE-2004-0901 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Microsoft Word for Windows 6.0 Converter (MSWRD632.WPC), as used in WordPad, does not properly validate certain data lengths, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .wri, .rtf, ...
How severe is CVE-2004-0901?
CVE-2004-0901 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0901?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98Se, Microsoft Windows Me.