Description
Internet Explorer 4.x or 5.x with Word 97 allows arbitrary execution of Visual Basic programs to the IE client through the Word 97 template, which doesn't warn the user that the template contains executable content. Also applies to Outlook when the client views a malicious email message.
Product(s):
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0
- Microsoft Word 97
- Microsoft Word 97 Japanese
- Microsoft Word 97 Korean
- Microsoft Word 97 Chinese
- Microsoft Word 97 sr1
- Microsoft Word 97 sr2
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-0354, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-0354 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.