CVE-2002-1716

Description

The Host() function in the Microsoft spreadsheet component on Microsoft Office XP allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files using the SaveAs capability.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 24.03% Top 5%

Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory ibmcloud.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4398	vdb entry third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8711	vdb entry third party advisory
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/265087	mailing list vdb entry third party advisory broken link
http://www.guninski.com/m%24oxp-2.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1716?: CVE-2002-1716 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1716?: To fix CVE-2002-1716, 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-2002-1716 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-1716 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~24% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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