34385 : Microsoft Word Macro Content Arbitrary Code Execution
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4 months ago

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100%

Disclosure
Feb 13, 2007

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

Description

 Word contains a flaw that may allow a context-dependent attacker to execute arbitrary code. The issue is triggered by Word incorrectly checking properties in a modified document, causing macro warnings to be bypassed. It is possible that the flaw may allow arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

 Location: Local Access Required, Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Other
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

 Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products
Microsoft Corporation
Watch-list
Office
Watch-list
 2004 for Mac
Word
Watch-list
 2002
2003
Word Viewer
Watch-list
 2003

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