MS.Word.Wordart.Doc.DoS

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Denial of Service vulnerability in Microsoft Office Word.
The vulnerability results from an error when the software handles a maliciously crafted ".doc" file containing "wordart". A remote attacker may exploit this, resulting in a Denial of Service condition.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Microsoft Office 2003
Microsoft Office 2003 SP1
Microsoft Word 2003

Impact logoImpact

Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply patch available from the website.
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/search.aspx?q=home+office

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2020-12-02 16.972