CVE-2002-0617: Medium severity Microsoft Excel vulnerability
The Macro Security Model in Microsoft Excel 2000 and 2002 for Windows allows remote attackers to execute code by creating a hyperlink on a drawing shape in a source workbook that points to a destination workbook containing an autoexecute macro, aka "Hyperlinked Excel Workbook Macro Bypass."
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What is the severity of CVE-2002-0617?
CVE-2002-0617 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the possibility of remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0617?
To fix CVE-2002-0617, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Excel 2000 and 2002.
What versions of Microsoft Excel are affected by CVE-2002-0617?
CVE-2002-0617 affects Microsoft Excel 2000, Excel 2000 SP2, Excel 2000 SR1, and Excel 2002.
Can CVE-2002-0617 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2002-0617 can be exploited by a victim opening a specially crafted Excel workbook.
What type of attack is CVE-2002-0617 associated with?
CVE-2002-0617 is associated with remote code execution attacks via hyperlinked Excel workbooks containing autoexecute macros.