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MS06-047: Trojan.Mdropper.N - Exploits Word vulnerability patched in August

Microsoft Office had several security updates in July and August.  All users should be careful of suspicious documents, apply the latest service packs, and install all Office updates.

MS06-047: Trojan.Mdropper.N - Exploits Word vulnerability patched in August
http://www.symantec.com/enterprise/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2006-081616-2104-99

QUOTE - Trojan.Mdropper.N is a Trojan horse that exploits the Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications Document Check Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (as described in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-047) and attempts to drop a file on the compromised computer.  The Trojan is a Microsoft Word document reportedly named: syosetu.doc

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