CVE-2002-0617

Description

The Macro Security Model in Microsoft Excel 2000 and 2002 for Windows allows remote attackers to execute code by creating a hyperlink on a drawing shape in a source workbook that points to a destination workbook containing an autoexecute macro, aka "Hyperlinked Excel Workbook Macro Bypass."

5.1

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 6.73% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.osvdb.org/5175	vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-031	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5064	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/9398	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0617?: CVE-2002-0617 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-0617?: To fix CVE-2002-0617, 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-2002-0617 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-0617 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~7% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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