Microsoft OWC Spreadsheet component "LoadText" method could be used to read arbitrary files through Internet Explorer
| owc-spreadsheet-loadtext-read-files (8778) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Office Web Components (OWC) could allow a remote attacker to read files on a victim's computer. A remote attacker could create a Web page containing malicious JavaScript that uses the "LoadText" method to retrieve the contents of a referenced file on a victim's system and load the file's contents into the spreadsheet, if the Web page is visited using Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS02-044. See References.
References:
- CIAC Information Bulletin M-117: Microsoft Office Web Components Vulnerabilities.
- GreyMagic Security Advisory GM#006-IE: Reading local files with OWC in IE.
- Internet Security Systems Security Alert, August 22, 2002: Multiple Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Web Components.
- Microsoft Office Download Center: Office XP Tool: Web Components.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS02-044: Unsafe Functions in Office Web Components (Q328130).
- BID-4453: Microsoft Office Web Components Local File Read Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-0860: 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.
- OSVDB ID: 3007: Microsoft IE OWC LoadText Read Arbitrary File
- US-CERT VU#355707: Microsoft Office Web Components allows reading of local files via LoadText method by using URL redirection
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft BackOffice 2000
- Microsoft BizTalk Server 2000
- Microsoft BizTalk Server 2002
- Microsoft Commerce Server 2000
- Microsoft Commerce Server 2002
- Microsoft ISA Server 2000
- Microsoft Money 2002
- Microsoft Money 2003
- Microsoft Office 2000
- Microsoft Office XP
- Microsoft Office Web Components 2000
- Microsoft Office Web Components 2002
- Microsoft Project 2002
- Microsoft Project Server 2002
- Microsoft Small Business Server 2000
Reported:
Apr 08, 2002
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