CVE-2007-0208 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious Word documents that bypass macro security warnings.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-0208?
CVE-2007-0208 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 13 Feb 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Microsoft Word in Office 2000 SP3, XP SP3, Office 2003 SP2, Works Suite 2004 to 2006, and Office 2004 for Mac does not correctly check the properties of certain documents and warn the user of macro content, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0208?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Word Viewer, Microsoft Works.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0208?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-0208 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2007-0208 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-0208 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j676-2f2x-9pmc.