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MS05-035: Vulnerability in Word May Lead to Code Execution (903672)
high Nessus Plugin ID 18679
Synopsis
Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host through Word.Description
The remote host is running a version of Microsoft Word that is subject to a flaw that could allow arbitrary code to be run.An attacker may use this to execute arbitrary code on this host.
To succeed, the attacker would have to send a rogue Word file to a user of the remote computer and have him open it. Then a bug in the font parsing handler would result in code execution.
Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Word 2000 and XP.See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2005/ms05-035
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 18679
File Name: smb_nt_ms05-035.nasl
Version: 1.37
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 7/12/2005
Updated: 11/15/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.2
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.6
Temporal Score: 5.6
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:microsoft:office, cpe:/a:microsoft:works
Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 7/12/2005
Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/12/2005
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2005-0564
BID: 14216