An unpatched flaw in Microsoft Office 2000 is being used by attackers to run unauthorized software on a victims computer. Microsoft on Tuesday confirmed that the bug exists, but it would not say when it plans to fix it. Attackers are exploiting the flaw by sending malicious Word documents to victims, Symantec says. Microsoft is investigating the issue and may issue a patch once that investigation is completed, public relations agency says. The bug is confined to Microsoft Word 2000, Microsoft says.”]
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