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CVE-2002-0617

5.1 · MEDIUM

The Macro Security Model in Microsoft Excel 2000 and 2002 for Windows allows remote attackers to execute code by creating a hyperlink on a drawing shape in a source workbook that points to a destin…

Published Aug 12, 2002microsoftEPSS 10.78%

Overview

CVE-2002-0617 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft excel. It was published on August 12, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Macro Security Model in Microsoft Excel 2000 and 2002 for Windows allows remote attackers to execute code by creating a hyperlink on a drawing shape in a source workbook that points to a destination workbook containing an autoexecute macro, aka "Hyperlinked Excel Workbook Macro Bypass."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update excel 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

Refwww.osvdb.org/5175Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/5064Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-031Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/9398Refwww.osvdb.org/5175Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/5064Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-031Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/9398

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0617?

CVE-2002-0617 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft excel. It was published on August 12, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2002-0617?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-0617?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update excel 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-2002-0617?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2002-0617 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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