Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2007-0209 CVE-2007-0208 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Works Suite Client/Desktop applications / Other client software Microsoft Office Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Office for Mac Client/Desktop applications / Office applications |
| Vendor |
Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2006120503
https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2006121004
https://www.cybersecurity-help.cz/vdb/SB2006121503
1) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU1214
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2007-0209
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability is caused by boundary error when parsing malformed drawing objects in Word files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Word file, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.
Microsoft Office 2000 Service Pack 3
Microsoft Word 2000 - Download the update (KB929139)
Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3
Microsoft Word 2002 - Download the update (KB929061)
Microsoft Works Suites
Microsoft Works Suite 2004 - Download the update (KB929061) (same as the Microsoft Word 2002 update)
Microsoft Works Suite 2005 - Download the update (KB929061) (same as the Microsoft Word 2002 update)
Microsoft Works Suite 2006 - Download the update (KB929061) (same as the Microsoft Word 2002 update)
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac - Download the update (KB932185)Vulnerable software versions
: 2000 - 2002
Works Suite: 2004 - 2006
Microsoft Office: 2000 Service Pack 3 - XP
Microsoft Office for Mac: 2004
External linkshttp://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms07-014
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU1213
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2007-0208
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability is caused by boundary error when processing Word macros. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Word file, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3
Microsoft Word 2002 - Download the update (KB929061)
Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 2
Microsoft Word 2003 - Download the update (KB929057)
Microsoft Works Suites
Microsoft Works Suite 2004 - Download the update (KB929061) (same as the Microsoft Word 2002 update)
Microsoft Works Suite 2005 - Download the update (KB929061) (same as the Microsoft Word 2002 update)
Microsoft Works Suite 2006 - Download the update (KB929061) (same as the Microsoft Word 2002 update)
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac
Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac - Download the update (KB932185)Vulnerable software versions
: 2002 - 2003
Works Suite: 2004 - 2006
Microsoft Office: 2003 - XP
Microsoft Office for Mac: 2004
External linkshttp://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms07-014
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
