4.6
MEDIUM
CVE-2001-0240
Microsoft Word RTF Macro Injection Vulnerability
Description

Microsoft Word before Word 2002 allows attackers to automatically execute macros without warning the user via a Rich Text Format (RTF) document that links to a template with the embedded macro.

INFO

Published Date :

June 27, 2001, 4 a.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 20, 2024, 11:34 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

6.4

Exploitability Score :

3.9
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2001-0240 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Microsoft word
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2001-0240.

URL Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2753 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-028
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6571 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2753 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-028
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6571 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2001-0240 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2001-0240 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Oct. 12, 2018

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed Reference http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms01-028.asp [Patch, Vendor Advisory]
    Added Reference https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-028 [No Types Assigned]
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Nov. 22, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Reference Type https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6571 No Types Assigned https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6571 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
    Changed Reference Type http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2753 No Types Assigned http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2753 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
    Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:97:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:98:*:*:japanese:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:98:*:mac:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2001:*:mac:*:*:*:*:* OR *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:97:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:98:*:*:*:*:mac_os_x:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:98:*:*:ja:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2001:*:*:*:*:mac_os_x:*:*
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Oct. 10, 2017

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed Reference http://xforce.iss.net/static/6571.php [No Types Assigned]
    Added Reference https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6571 [No Types Assigned]
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jan. 01, 2004

    Action Type Old Value New Value
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2001-0240 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2001-0240 weaknesses.

Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.05 }} 0.00%

score

0.18159

percentile

CVSS2 - Vulnerability Scoring System
Access Vector
Access Complexity
Authentication
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability