Fixes Word 2000 flaw allowing hidden macros in RTF files, restoring security prompts and protecting data
Fixes Word 2000 flaw allowing hidden macros in RTF files, restoring security prompts and protecting data
Vote: (16 votes)
Developer: Microsoft
Created: 2002-06-05
MD5: 6f9d5d66e517174163c2785ae3285cb1
Size: 3.2 MB
Vote
(16 votes)
Developer
Microsoft
Created
2002-06-05
MD5
6f9d5d66e517174163c2785ae3285cb1
Size
3.2 MB
The Word 2000 Security Update: Macro Vulnerability addresses a vulnerability that could allow malicious code to run in a Rich Text Format (RTF) document without warning. Under normal circumstances, you will see a warning in Word 2000 when you open a document attached to a template containing macros. However, it is possible for an RTF document to be linked to a template containing macros in such a way that a macro can run with no warning issued. This could cause damage to data or allow unauthorized retrieval of data from your system when you visit a Web site or open an e-mail message.
The Word 2000 Security Update: Macro Vulnerability prevents macros from opening without a security warning. After you have installed the update, you will be warned before you open an RTF document that contains a template or macro. After you have installed the update, you will still be able to use templates, macros in templates, or Rich Text Format (RTF) documents with macros.