Microsoft Excel 2002 for Windows Macro Modification Security Vulnerability Patch

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Key Details of Microsoft Excel 2002 for Windows Macro Modification Security Vulnerability Patch

Prevent hackers from exploiting a security flaw in Excel 2002 macros.
Last updated on November 24, 2016
There have been 5 updates
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Prevent hackers from exploiting a security flaw in Excel 2002 macros.

Excel and PowerPoint have a macro security framework that controls the execution of macros and prevents macros from running automatically. Under this framework, any time a user opens a document the document is scanned for the presence of macros. If a document contains macros, the user is notified and asked if he wants to run the macros or the macros are disabled entirely, depending on the security setting. A flaw exists in the way macros are detected that can allow a malicious user to bypass macro checking.

A malicious attacker could attempt to exploit this vulnerability by crafting a specially formed Excel or PowerPoint document with macro code that would run automatically when the user opened it. The attacker could carry out this attack by hosting the malicious file on a web site, a file share, or by sending it through email.

Microsoft Excel 2002 for Windows Macro Modification Security Vulnerability Patch

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: November 9, 2001

Latest update: November 24, 2016

Version: MS01-050

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 98
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows 10
Windows 95
Windows ME
Windows NT

Additional Requirements: None

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3.9/5

11 User Votes

September 30, 2004
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March 9, 2003
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Wouldn't install. I must be stupid stupid stupid
September 15, 2002
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Bill Gates makes me feel so stupid. $4000 VAIO with XP, OEM XP install so OF COURSE I have no CD. Tremendous long download even with DSL and NO INSTALL! Can't find required file. Couldn't it be smart enough to look on the Internet or in the CAB files? But no. Not Bill...
A need for anyone!!
May 18, 2002
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Being a small business owner I need to keep my programs working well and these downloads help me to do it!!
ok
April 3, 2002
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April 3, 2002
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You need this one to be sure that no viruses infect your computer!
February 4, 2002
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Students Don't Get Security
December 11, 2001
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If you made the same mistake I did ,and thought that Microsoft was really giving your students a good deal,don't bother downloading this because security wasn't part of the deal.
Won't install
December 9, 2001
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I bought the Student version Of Office for my daughter and these security updates will not install! Is it true thqat Microsoft is screwing students?
recommend to your friends
November 22, 2001
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If you have ever been hacked,you need all the security available,take time to download this offer. Dave