CVE-2002-0619: High severity Microsoft Office vulnerability

Published Aug 12, 2002
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Updated

The Mail Merge Tool in Microsoft Word 2002 for Windows, when Microsoft Access is present on a system, allows remote attackers to execute Visual Basic (VBA) scripts within a mail merge document that is saved in HTML format, aka a "Variant of MS00-071, Word Mail Merge Vulnerability" (CVE-2000-0788).

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Office=2000
Microsoft Office=xp

Event History

Aug 12, 2002
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Apr 2, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0619?

CVE-2002-0619 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that can allow remote attackers to execute malicious VBA scripts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0619?

To fix CVE-2002-0619, ensure that Microsoft Office is updated to the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

3

What versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2002-0619?

CVE-2002-0619 affects Microsoft Office 2000 and Microsoft Office XP versions.

4

Can CVE-2002-0619 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-0619 can be exploited remotely if a user opens a malicious mail merge document.

5

What should I do if I suspect exploitation of CVE-2002-0619?

If you suspect exploitation of CVE-2002-0619, immediately disconnect the affected system from the network and conduct a security assessment.

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