CVE-2007-0870
CVE-2007-0870 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Word with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 21% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Word
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2000 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5994, CVE-2006-6456, CVE-2006-6561, and CVE-2007-0515, a variant of Exploit-MS06-027.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-0870?
- Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Word 2000 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5994, CVE-2006-6456, CVE-2006-6561, and CVE-2007-0515, a variant of Exploit-MS06-027.
- How severe is CVE-2007-0870?
- CVE-2007-0870 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-0870 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-0870?
- CVE-2007-0870 affects Microsoft Word. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-0870?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-0870 published?
- CVE-2007-0870 was published on 2007-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2007-02/0370.html
- http://osvdb.org/33196
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24122
- http://www.avertlabs.com/research/blog/?p=199
- http://www.avertlabs.com/research/blog/?p=206
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/332404
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/933052.mspx
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/468871/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22567
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017653
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-128A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0607
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1709
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-024
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/32503
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1860
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:word:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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