CVE-2002-0021: Medium severity Microsoft Office vulnerability
Published Mar 8, 2002
·Updated
Network Product Identification (PID) Checker in Microsoft Office v. X for Mac allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed product announcement.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Office=v.x
Event History
Mar 8, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jun 25, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0021?
CVE-2002-0021 has a moderate severity level due to its ability to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-0021?
To fix CVE-2002-0021, ensure you update Microsoft Office v.X for Mac to the latest available version.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2002-0021 involve?
CVE-2002-0021 involves a denial of service attack using a malformed product announcement.
4
Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2002-0021?
CVE-2002-0021 affects Microsoft Office v.X for Mac.
5
Can CVE-2002-0021 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-0021 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending malformed messages.