CVE-2002-1143

Name: CVE-2002-1143
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-04-11T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 53.56%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1143 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Word and Excel allow remote attackers to steal sensitive information via certain field codes that insert the information when the document is returned to the attacker, as demonstrated in Word using (1) INCLUDETEXT or (2) INCLUDEPICTURE, aka "Flaw in Word Fields and Excel External Updates Could Lead to Information Disclosure.". EPSS estimates a 53.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Word and Excel allow remote attackers to steal sensitive information via certain field codes that insert the information when the document is returned to the attacker, as demonstrated in Word using (1) INCLUDETEXT or (2) INCLUDEPICTURE, aka "Flaw in Word Fields and Excel External Updates Could Lead to Information Disclosure."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

53.56%

98.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Excel	2002
Microsoft	Word	All versions
Microsoft	Word	97
Microsoft	Word	98
Microsoft	Word	2000
Microsoft	Word	2001
Microsoft	Word	2002

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103040003014999&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103252858816401&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10008.phpBroken Link
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10155.phpBroken Link
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/899713Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/Technet/security/topics/secword.aspPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5586Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5764Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-059
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A202Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103040003014999&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103252858816401&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10008.phpBroken Link
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10155.phpBroken Link
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/899713Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/Technet/security/topics/secword.aspPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5586Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5764Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-059
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A202Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 11, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1143?

How severe is CVE-2002-1143?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1143 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 53.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1143?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST