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Microsoft Warns On Exploit Affecting Word

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An indirect threat to several versions of Word via the Microsoft Jet Database Engine emerged as zero-day attacks began against the exploit.

Microsoft cited limited, targeted attacks affecting the vulnerability in Jet Database Engine, saying the exploits are not widespread. Users of Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2, Windows Vista, and Windows Vista Service Pack 1 are not vulnerable to the buffer overrun being attacked, Bill Sisk said on the In the formal advisory about the SecurityProNews, avoid the temptation to visit links or open files delivered in email from unknown or suspicious senders. Microsoft, meanwhile, urges people to report security issues to it directly, rather than publicizing them and laying the groundwork for zero-day exploits.

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