Description
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Rich Text Format (RTF) reader allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a malformed control word.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 5.0/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ249973
- http://xforce.iss.net/search.php3?type=2&pattern=win-malformed-rtf-control-word
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-005
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3B%5BLN%5D%3BQ249973
- http://xforce.iss.net/search.php3?type=2&pattern=win-malformed-rtf-control-word
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-005
Timeline
- Published
- Nov 17, 1999
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified