MS.Word.WordPerfect.Converter.Parsing.Stack.Overflow

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This indicates a possible attack against a stack-based overflow vulnerability in WordPerfect 6.x Converter in Microsoft Office Word 2000 SP3.
The vulnerability is caused by the inability of Microsoft Office Converter to properly check the length field in a WordPerfect 6.x file, leading to possible remote arbitrary code execution.

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WordPerfect 6.x Converter in Microsoft Office Word 2000 SP3

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System compromise

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Please refer to the Microsoft advisory for detailed information and patches:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-010.mspx

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)