Microsoft has released a patch that eliminates a security
vulnerability in Microsoft(r) Word 2000 and 97. The vulnerability
could allow a malicious user to run arbitrary code on a victim´s
computer without their approval.

Frequently asked questions regarding this vulnerability and the patch
can be found at
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/fq00-071.asp

Affected Software Versions
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- Microsoft Word 2000
- Microsoft Word 97

Patch Availability
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- Microsoft Word 2000:
http://officeupdate.microsoft.com/2000/downloadDetails/wrdacc.htm
- Microsoft Word 97: Patch will be available shortly.

Note Additional security patches are available at the Microsoft
Download Center