How severe is CVE-2005-1683?

CVE-2005-1683 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-1683 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1683?

CVE-2005-1683 affects Microsoft Word. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1683?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-1683 published?

CVE-2005-1683 was published on 2005-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1683

CVE-2005-1683 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Word with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Word
Published: 2005-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1683?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2005-1683?: CVE-2005-1683 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-1683 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1683?: CVE-2005-1683 affects Microsoft Word. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1683?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1683 published?: CVE-2005-1683 was published on 2005-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:*:gold:mac:*:*:*:*:*

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