In your word processor Microsoft Word discovered another dangerous vulnerability, which hackers can theoretically be used to obtain unauthorized access to the remote computer.

The problem relates to a mistake resulting in the editor when processing specially composed documents. To realize attack attacker must compel the victim to open in a vulnerable annex malicious file, which, for example, can be placed on a web page on the Internet or sent by e-mail user. When I try to view a document in Word errors, provocative further execution of arbitrary code. As a result, the attacker is able to seize complete control over the system.

Gap exists in Word 2000/2002/2003 editors, annex Word Viewer 2003, Word 2004 version of the operating system for Apple Mac OS, as well as Microsoft Works package 2004/2005/2006. Patch for the vulnerability currently exists.

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In the Microsoft Corporation are studying the problem, but the timing of an appropriate patch still unaccounted for. As a temporary protective measures proposed to users not to open and save Word documents not obtained from dubious sources.

Notably, three months ago, the editor in Word was detected similar gap. And almost immediately the Trojans appeared on the Internet, exploits a vulnerability. It is possible that this time will try to take advantage of the fact crackers lack of patches for holes and will disseminate new malware.