First published: Wed Dec 11 2002(Updated: )
The "ConnectionFile" property in the DataSourceControl component in Office Web Components (OWC) 10 allows remote attackers to determine the existence of local files by detecting an exception.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Microsoft Office Web Components | =2002 |
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CVE-2002-1340 is classified as a vulnerability that can allow remote attackers to gain information about the existence of local files.
To mitigate CVE-2002-1340, it is recommended to apply updates or patches provided by Microsoft for Office Web Components 2002.
Exploitation of CVE-2002-1340 allows attackers to detect local file existence, potentially leading to further attacks or data exposure.
CVE-2002-1340 specifically affects Microsoft Office Web Components version 2002.
CVE-2002-1340 was identified as a result of the vulnerability in the DataSourceControl component's "ConnectionFile" property.