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  Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-027: Vulnerability in WordPerfect Converter Could Allow Code Execution (884933)
Time: 02:28 EST/07:28 GMT | News Source: ActiveWin.com | Posted By: Robert Stein

This update resolves a newly discovered, privately reported vulnerability. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the WordPerfect 5.x Converter that is provided as part of the affected software. The vulnerability is documented in the Vulnerability Details section of this bulletin. If a user is logged on with administrative privileges, an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system, including installing programs; viewing, changing, or deleting data; or creating new accounts with full privileges. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer privileges on the system would be at less risk than users who operate with administrative privileges. However, user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.

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