CVE-2002-1338: Medium severity microsoft office web components vulnerability

Published Dec 11, 2002

Updated

The Load method in the Chart component of Office Web Components (OWC) 9 and 10 generates an exception when a specified file does not exist, which allows remote attackers to determine the existence of local files.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Microsoft Office Web Components=2002

Remediation

Patch Available

http://security.greymagic.com/adv/gm008-ie/

Event History

Dec 11, 2002

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1338?

CVE-2002-1338 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file existence disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1338?

To fix CVE-2002-1338, you should update to a supported version of Microsoft Office Web Components or implement proper access controls.

What does CVE-2002-1338 exploit?

CVE-2002-1338 exploits a flaw in the Load method of the Chart component in Office Web Components, allowing attackers to infer the existence of local files.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1338?

CVE-2002-1338 affects Microsoft Office Web Components versions 2002 and 2003.

Can CVE-2002-1338 lead to further attacks?

While CVE-2002-1338 primarily discloses file existence, it could lead to further attacks if other vulnerabilities are present that exploit the information gained.