Unscored severity · published Jul 21, 2001
CVE-2001-0501
Microsoft Word 2002 and earlier allows attackers to automatically execute macros without warning the user by embedding the macros in a manner that escapes detection by the…
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CVSS
1.7%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
Microsoft Word 2002 and earlier allows attackers to automatically execute macros without warning the user by embedding the macros in a manner that escapes detection by the security scanner.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)1.7% · higher than 77% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
WO
Word · Microsoft
through 2002; 97; 97; 97; 98; 98; +5 more · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2001-0501
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2001-0501
marc.info
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=99325144322224&w=2
Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2876
docs.microsoft.com
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-034
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6732
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