Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Last Update Date:
14 Dec 2011 12:30
Release Date:
14 Dec 2011
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RISK: High Risk
TYPE: Clients - Productivity Products
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Word handles specially crafted Word files. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.
Impact
- Remote Code Execution
System / Technologies affected
- Microsoft Office 2007
- Microsoft Office 2010
- Microsoft Office for Mac 2011
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
- Download location for patches:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/MS11-089
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