Microsoft has released a Security Advisory to address a vulnerability in Microsoft Word. The advisory indicates that this vulnerability affects Microsoft Office Word 2002 Service Pack 3. By convincing a user to open a specially crafted Word file, a remote attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition. Additionally, the advisory indicates that Microsoft is aware of limited, targeted attacks attempting to exploit this vulnerability.

US-CERT encourages users to review Microsoft Security Advisory 953635 and apply any necessary workarounds to help mitigate the risks.

US-CERT will provide additional information as it becomes available.

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