CVE-2001-0501

Description

Microsoft Word 2002 and earlier allows attackers to automatically execute macros without warning the user by embedding the macros in a manner that escapes detection by the security scanner.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.78% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6732	vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-034	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2876	patch vendor advisory vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=99325144322224&w=2	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0501?: CVE-2001-0501 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-0501?: To fix CVE-2001-0501, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2001-0501 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2001-0501 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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