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Microsoft Warns of Unpatched Office Vulnerability Leading to Data Breaches
Microsoft disclosed a zero-day vulnerability in Office affecting specific versions, with a temporary fix in place and a final patch expected soon.
The vulnerability could allow unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information in a web-based attack scenario where the user is tricked into opening a malicious file.
Microsoft has outlined mitigation strategies for the zero-day vulnerability, including blocking TCP 445/SMB outbound traffic. [ more ]