Used Microsoft Office Web Components Vulnerability Patch for Windows?


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Microsoft Office Web Components have security flaws. ActiveX controls allow attackers to read user data and run commands on systems.

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  • Pros

    • Limited Office functionality in web browsers
    • No full Office application install needed
  • Cons

    • Three critical security vulnerabilities
    • Exploitable via websites or HTML email
    • Allows reading copied text
    • Enables reading any file on user system
    • Can allow attackers to run commands

Used Microsoft Office Web Components Vulnerability Patch for Windows?


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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
ms02-044
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows XP
  • Windows NT
  • Windows ME
  • Windows 98
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows 10
Additional Requirements
Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP, Microsoft Office 2000
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Total Downloads
5,968
Downloads Last Week
0

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Developer’s Description

Prevent a Web-based attack on your computer through a flaw in Microsoft Office Web Components.

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