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CVE-2002-0861

7.5 · HIGH

Microsoft Office Web Components (OWC) 2000 and 2002 allows remote attackers to bypass the "Allow paste operations via script" setting, even when it is disabled, via the (1) Copy method of the Cell…

Published Sep 24, 2002microsoftEPSS 15.83%

Overview

CVE-2002-0861 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft office_web_components. It was published on September 24, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft Office Web Components (OWC) 2000 and 2002 allows remote attackers to bypass the "Allow paste operations via script" setting, even when it is disabled, via the (1) Copy method of the Cell object or (2) the Paste method of the Range object.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update office_web_components 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0861?

CVE-2002-0861 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft office_web_components. It was published on September 24, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2002-0861?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-0861?

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

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