CVE-2007-0515

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Word allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on Word 2000, and cause a denial of service on Word…

published January 26, 2007

CVSS
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EPSS
38%
Percentile
98.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Word could let user-assisted attackers run malicious code—like a party guest with a mischievous agenda! 🥳 Think of this vulnerability as a sneaky guest sneaking into your home and rearranging the furniture. They won’t break in uninvited, but if you let them in, they can create chaos inside your living space. 🏡 If exploited, this flaw could lead to arbitrary code execution on Word 2000, causing the program to behave unpredictably or even crash entirely on Word 2003. This could disrupt your workflow, leading to data loss or system instability in a critical moment!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a sneaky guest sneaking into your home and rearranging the furniture. They won’t break in uninvited, but if you let them in, they can create chaos inside your living space. 🏡 The vulnerability stems from memory corruption that arises under certain conditions, which can be exploited by user-assisted methods, like opening a malicious document that triggers unexpected behavior in the software.

What to do

If exploited, this flaw could lead to arbitrary code execution on Word 2000, causing the program to behave unpredictably or even crash entirely on Word 2003. This could disrupt your workflow, leading to data loss or system instability in a critical moment! While there's no known exploitation at the moment, it's wise to keep your software up to date and be cautious about opening documents from untrusted sources. Consider disabling macros and any unnecessary features to minimize risks. You’ve got this! Stay vigilant and proactive, and you’ll keep those pesky vulnerabilities at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.38389 · 98.6th percentile
Published
2007-01-26T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 JAN 00:00Z
    Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Word allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on Word 2000, and cause a denial of service on Word…
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