Microsoft is currently investigating a vulnerability in certain editions of its Word Software that could open millions of unprotected PCs to hacker attacks. The vulnerability affects Word 2000, 2002, 2003, Word Viewer 2003, Word 2004 for Mac, and Word 2004 version X for Mac. The free applications of Microsoft Works — versions 2004, 2005 and 2006 — are also vulnerable. As Microsoft is releasing little data, the scope of the problem is unclear.
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Security Hole in Microsoft Word Threatens Millions
Posted by: Erika Morphy December 7, 2006 04:41 PMMicrosoft is currently investigating a vulnerability in certain editions of its Word Software that could open millions of unprotected PCs to hacker attacks. The vulnerability affects Word 2000, 2002, 2003, Word Viewer 2003, Word 2004 for Mac, and Word 2004 version X for Mac. The free applications of Microsoft Works — versions 2004, 2005 and 2006 — are also vulnerable. As Microsoft is releasing little data, the scope of the problem is unclear.