CVE-2007-0870Word Vulnerability
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.
Published Feb 11, 2007 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2007-0870 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.6 v2) affecting Word (Microsoft).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 8, 2007. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v2
7.6
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
21%
Higher than 97.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
ATLAS score
44/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
May 8, 2007
86 days after publication
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Exploited (KEV)
Public exploit code
0
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | May 8, 2007 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WordMicrosoft | 2000 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 11, 2007
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 8, 2007
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
References
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- other20070215 Word flaw CVE-2007-0870 confirmed as code execution type issue
- other33196
- otherMS07-024
- other24122
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Word (Microsoft) versions 2000. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 8, 2007.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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