Description
The LoadText method in the spreadsheet component in Microsoft Office Web Components (OWC) 2000 and 2002 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files through Internet Explorer via a URL that redirects to the target file.
References (5)
Core 5
Core References
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_ms
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-044
Patch, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8778.php
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/3007
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4453
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101829911018463&w=2
Scores
EPSS
0.1877
EPSS Percentile
97.0%
Details
Status
published
Products (4)
microsoft/office_web_components
2000
microsoft/office_web_components
2002
microsoft/project
2000
microsoft/project
2002
Published
Sep 24, 2002
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026