Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in winword.exe 10.2627.6714 and earlier in Microsoft Word for the Macintosh, before SP3 for Word 2002, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted mcw file.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Word | All versions |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111653088303057&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/398649
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13687
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111653088303057&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/398649
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13687
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-1683?
CVE-2005-1683 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.6 (LOW). Buffer overflow in winword.exe 10.2627.6714 and earlier in Microsoft Word for the Macintosh, before SP3 for Word 2002, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitra...
How severe is CVE-2005-1683?
CVE-2005-1683 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-1683?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Word.