# CVE-2002-0860: The LoadText method in the spreadsheet component in Microsoft Office Web Components (OWC) 2000 and 2002 allows remote attackers to read arbi

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2003-04-02 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The LoadText method in the spreadsheet component in Microsoft Office Web Components (OWC) 2000 and 2002 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files through Internet Explorer via a URL that redirects to the target file.

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## References

- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-044
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8778.php
- http://www.osvdb.org/3007
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101829911018463&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4453

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