JVN#70858401 Buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Works converters

Microsoft Works converters contain a buffer overflow vulnerability when processing Works (.wps) files.

Impact

If a user opens a malicious Works file, an attacker may execute arbitrary code.

Solution

Update the software
Update to latest version according to the information provided by Microsoft.

Products Affected

• Microsoft Office 2000 Service Pack 3
• Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3
• Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 3
• 2007 Microsoft Office System Service Pack 1
• Microsoft Works 8.5
• Microsoft Works 9
  For more information, refer to Microsoft’s website.