CVE-2003-0821: High severity Microsoft Word vulnerability

Published Nov 18, 2003
·
Updated

Microsoft Excel 97, 2000, and 2002 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a spreadsheet with a malicious XLM (Excel 4) macro that bypasses the macro security model.

Affected Software

27 affected components
Microsoft Word=97-sr2
Microsoft Word=2002-sp1
Microsoft Word=2000
Microsoft Word=2000-sr1a
Microsoft Word=97-sr1
Microsoft Word=98
Microsoft Works=2001
Microsoft Word=97
Microsoft Works=2002
Microsoft Word=97
Microsoft Word=97
Microsoft Word=98-sr1
Microsoft Word=98-sr2
Microsoft Word=2000-sr1
Microsoft Works=2004
Microsoft Word=2000
Microsoft Word=2000
Microsoft Word=2002-sp2
Microsoft Word=97
Microsoft Word=2000
Microsoft Word=2002
Microsoft Word=98
Microsoft Word=98
Microsoft Word=98
Microsoft Word=2000-sp2
Microsoft Word=2000-sp3
Microsoft Works=2003

Event History

Nov 18, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Dec 15, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0821?

CVE-2003-0821 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0821?

To fix CVE-2003-0821, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Word.

3

Which versions of Microsoft Word are affected by CVE-2003-0821?

CVE-2003-0821 affects Microsoft Word versions 97, 2000, and 2002.

4

Can CVE-2003-0821 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2003-0821 can be exploited remotely through a malicious spreadsheet with an XLM macro.

5

What impacts could CVE-2003-0821 have on my system?

The impact of CVE-2003-0821 could include unauthorized execution of arbitrary code, potentially leading to data loss or system compromise.

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