CVE-2003-0664
First published: Thu Sep 04 2003(Updated: )
Microsoft Word 2002, 2000, 97, and 98(J) does not properly check certain properties of a document, which allows attackers to bypass the macro security model and automatically execute arbitrary macros via a malicious document.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Word | =97-sr2 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2002-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2000 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2000-sr1a | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =97-sr1 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =98 | |
| Microsoft Works Suite | =2001 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =97 | |
| Microsoft Works Suite | =2002 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =98 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2002-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2000-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2000-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Works Suite | =2003 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2000-sr1 | |
| Microsoft Office Word | =2002 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0664?
CVE-2003-0664 has a critical severity rating due to its capability to allow arbitrary macro execution without user consent.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0664?
To fix CVE-2003-0664, ensure to apply the security updates released by Microsoft relevant to the affected versions of Word and Works.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2003-0664?
CVE-2003-0664 affects Microsoft Word versions 97, 2000, 2002, and Microsoft Works versions 2001, 2002, and 2003.
Can CVE-2003-0664 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2003-0664 can be exploited remotely through malicious documents that a user opens.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2003-0664?
Exploiting CVE-2003-0664 can lead to unauthorized execution of macros, potentially compromising the system or data.
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