CVE-2007-0216 describes a critical input validation vulnerability in the wkcvqd01.dll component of Microsoft Works 6 File Converter, affecting Microsoft Office 2003 SP2, Works 8.0, and Works Suite 2005. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting malicious .wps files with manipulated section length headers. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is highly severe, requiring no authentication and having a medium attack complexity, but leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog and showing no active exploitation or community discussion, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-5107) exists, indicating potential for exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2003CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2003:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2003CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2003:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:works:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2005CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:works:2005:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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