CVE-2001-0718: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2001-0718: Vulnerability in (1) Microsoft Excel 2002 and earlier and (2) Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 and earlier allows...

Vulnerability in (1) Microsoft Excel 2002 and earlier and (2) Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 and earlier allows attackers to bypass macro restrictions and execute arbitrary commands by modifying the data stream in the document.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 04:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Microsoft Office document-handling flaw. A specially modified Excel or PowerPoint file could bypass macro restrictions and run arbitrary commands. Business risk mainly exists where Excel 2002, PowerPoint 2002, or earlier versions remain in use or can open untrusted legacy documents. Exposure is likely limited to legacy environments, archived systems, kiosks, lab machines, or business processes still using Office 2002 or earlier. Modern systems are not listed as affected in the provided sources. Prioritize only if legacy Office remains in production or handles external documents. For most modern fleets, this is a legacy hygiene issue rather than an urgent enterprise-wide incident. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS01-050 for vendor guidance and applicable updates.; Retire or isolate Office 2002 and earlier where still present.; Block or quarantine untrusted legacy Excel and PowerPoint attachments..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 07:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 9, 2002, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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ms-malformed-document-macro(7223)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
MS01-050CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS

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