CVE-2007-0209: Microsoft Word in Office 2000 SP3, XP SP3, Office 2003 SP2, Works Suite 2004 to 2006, and Office 2004 for M...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2007-0209 is a Microsoft Word memory-corruption flaw triggered by opening a specially malformed Word document. If successful, it can allow attacker-controlled code to run on the user’s machine. Business urgency is mainly for organizations that still retain legacy Office or Works installations. Exposure is most likely in legacy endpoints, archived virtual machines, kiosks, or isolated business systems still running the listed Office, Word, Works Suite, or Office for Mac versions. Prioritize remediation if legacy Microsoft Office remains in business use. The flaw can lead to code execution, but current urgency depends on whether those obsolete products still exist in the environment. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft guidance and security updates from MS07-014 where applicable.; Retire or isolate unsupported legacy Office and Works installations.; Block or quarantine unsolicited Word documents from untrusted sources..

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Jun 29, 2026, 07:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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