Microsoft WordPerfect Converter Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Microsoft WordPerfect Converter Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Microsoft WordPerfect Converter is reported prone to a remote buffer overflow vulnerability when handling malformed files. This vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable computer to gain unauthorized access. To carry out an attack, the attacker may create a malicious file and entice a user to open the file through an application that employs WordPerfect Converter.

Microsoft WordPerfect Converter is installed by default in various versions of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft FrontPage, Microsoft Publisher, and Microsoft Works Suite. Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 1 is not affected by this vulnerability.

This issue may be similar in nature to BID 8538 (Microsoft WordPerfect Converter Buffer Overrun Vulnerability).