CVE-2000-0073

Summary

CVE-2000-0073 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Microsoft's Rich Text Format (RTF) reader. Maliciously crafted RTF documents can trigger this issue, leading to a denial of service condition. The flaw occurs due to a control word processing anomaly in the RTF parser, potentially enabling an attacker to cause the application to crash or consume system resources, thereby disrupting normal operations. This vulnerability can be exploited through email attachments or malicious websites, making it a significant security concern for those using Microsoft software that supports RTF files.

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