Rtf-Vulnerability in Office 2013 Web Apps Server
I was trying to install a hotfix for our Office Web Apps server because of the vulnerability listed here:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2953095
The suggested solution is installing a hotfix (http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/advisory/2953095). But when trying to install it on our Office Web Apps server (Windows Server 2012), I just a message that it can't be installed on this operating
system or for this version of the application.
How do I install the hotfix or disable RTF content for the Word Web Apps server?
Hi Lakner,
According to your description, my understanding is that the hotfix cannot be installed in Office Web Apps Server 2013.
As the articles below said, “the affected versions include Word 2003, 2007, 2010, Office for Mac 2011, Office Web Apps 2010 and Office Web Apps Server 2013. However, Microsoft said the active attacks have only targeted those systems running
Word 2010.”
http://redmondmag.com/articles/2014/03/25/office-0day-exploit.aspx
http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2014/03/24/security-advisory-2953095-recommendation-to-stay-protected-and-for-detections.aspx
Best regards.
Thanks
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TechNet Community Support
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