Unscored severity · published Jun 27, 2001
CVE-2001-0240
Microsoft Word before Word 2002 allows attackers to automatically execute macros without warning the user via a Rich Text Format (RTF) document that links to a template with the…
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CVSS
1.4%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
Microsoft Word before Word 2002 allows attackers to automatically execute macros without warning the user via a Rich Text Format (RTF) document that links to a template with the embedded macro.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)1.4% · higher than 73% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
WO
Word · Microsoft
97; 98; 98; 2000; 2001 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2001-0240
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2001-0240
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2753
docs.microsoft.com
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-028
Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6571
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