Security readout for executives and security teams
This issue lets a malicious web page or script bypass an Office Web Components clipboard security setting. If vulnerable OWC 2000 or 2002 components are present, the disabled paste-control setting may not protect clipboard contents as expected. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments that still have Microsoft Office Web Components 2000 or 2002 available to browser-hosted script, especially old Internet Explorer workflows. Treat this as a legacy-technology exposure check, not a broad modern emergency. Prioritize environments with old Office, OWC, or Internet Explorer dependencies handling sensitive clipboard data. Mitigation focus: Check Microsoft MS02-044 and apply the relevant vendor update or successor guidance.; Remove legacy Office Web Components 2000 or 2002 where business use no longer exists.; Restrict scriptable browser access to OWC components in legacy browser environments..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- MS02-044CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
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