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CVE-2001-0628

7.2 · HIGH

Microsoft Word 2000 does not check AutoRecovery (.asd) files for macros, which allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary macros with the user ID of the Word user.

Published Aug 14, 2001microsoftEPSS 2.24%

Overview

CVE-2001-0628 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft word. It was published on August 14, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft Word 2000 does not check AutoRecovery (.asd) files for macros, which allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary macros with the user ID of the Word user.

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

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References

Refsupport.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q274/2/28.aspRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/2760Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6614Refsupport.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q274/2/28.aspRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/2760Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6614

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0628?

CVE-2001-0628 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft word. It was published on August 14, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2001-0628?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. 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-2001-0628?

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-2001-0628?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2001-0628 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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