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CVE-2005-1683

2.6 · LOW

Buffer overflow in winword.exe 10.2627.6714 and earlier in Microsoft Word for the Macintosh, before SP3 for Word 2002, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbi…

Published May 20, 2005microsoftEPSS 14.62%

Overview

CVE-2005-1683 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft word. It was published on May 20, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in winword.exe 10.2627.6714 and earlier in Microsoft Word for the Macintosh, before SP3 for Word 2002, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted mcw file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update word to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111653088303057&w=2Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/398649Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/13687Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111653088303057&w=2Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/398649Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/13687

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1683?

CVE-2005-1683 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft word. It was published on May 20, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2005-1683?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-1683?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update word to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-1683?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-1683 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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