System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Description
This indicates an attempt to exploit a code-execution vulnerability in Microsoft Office Word.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a crafted .doc file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Products
Microsoft Office XP Microsoft Word 2002
Recommended Actions
Use Microsoft Office Word 2003 Viewer or Microsoft Office Word 2003 Viewer SP3 in opening and viewing Microsoft Word files.