Thursday January 25, 2007

Microsoft Word Zero-Day Attack Discovered

eWeek says that the security response team at Microsoft is investigating reports of a new zero-day attack a previously unknown vulnerability affecting Word.

The Redmond, Wash.-based software maker said it's aware of "very limited attacks" exploiting the reported Word flaw. If the vulnerability—and attack—is confirmed, the company is likely to issue a pre-patch advisory with workarounds or suggested actions or vulnerable customers.

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