Microsoft Security Bulletin MS00-022
Patch Available for "XLM Text Macro" Vulnerability
Originally Posted: April 03, 2000
Summary
Microsoft has released a patch that eliminates a security vulnerability in Microsoft® Excel. The vulnerability could allow a macro to run without generating the expected security warning.
Frequently asked questions regarding this vulnerability can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/fq00-022.mspx.
General Information
Issue
Patch Availability
More Information
Please see the following references for more information related to this issue.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS00-022: Frequently Asked Questions, http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/fq00-022.mspx
- Microsoft Knowledge Base (KB) article 255605 http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;255605
- Microsoft Knowledge Base (KB) article 255606 http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;255606
- Microsoft TechNet Security web site, http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/default.mspx.
Obtaining Support on this Issue
This is a fully supported patch. Information on contacting Microsoft Technical Support is available at http://support.microsoft.com/contactussupport/?ws=support.
Acknowledgments
Microsoft thanks Darryl Higa for reporting this issue to us and working with us to protect customers.
Revisions
April 03, 2000: Bulletin Created.
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