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CVE-2001-0501

4.6 · MEDIUM

Microsoft Word 2002 and earlier allows attackers to automatically execute macros without warning the user by embedding the macros in a manner that escapes detection by the security scanner.

Published Jul 21, 2001microsoftEPSS 1.67%

Overview

CVE-2001-0501 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft word. It was published on July 21, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft Word 2002 and earlier allows attackers to automatically execute macros without warning the user by embedding the macros in a manner that escapes detection by the security scanner.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update word to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
microsoftword0Affected

References

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=99325144322224&w=2Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/2876Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-034Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6732Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=99325144322224&w=2Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/2876Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-034Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6732

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0501?

CVE-2001-0501 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft word. It was published on July 21, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2001-0501?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-0501?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update word to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2001-0501?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2001-0501 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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