Overview

What is Microsoft Word 97 Template Security Patch?

addresses a vulnerability that would allow malicious code to be run in a Word document without warning a user.

In depth

A closer look at Microsoft Word 97 Template Security Patch

Word 97 will warn users when opening a document that contains macros. However, if that document does not contain macros, but is linked to a template that does contain macros, no warning is issued. A hacker could exploit this vulnerability by causing malicious code to be run without warning when a user visits a Web site or opens an e-mail. This malicious code could be used to damage or retrieve data on a user's system.

The Word 97 Template Security Patch prevents a hacker from exploiting this vulnerability. After installing the patch, users will be warned before they launch a template that contains a macro. Installing the patch will not disable the use of templates or macros on templates.

Verdict

Should you download Microsoft Word 97 Template Security Patch?

Microsoft Word 97 Template Security Patch runs on Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/Windows 10/11 and is available under the Freeware license — the installer is 96 KB. We’ve catalogued it under Word Add-Ons.

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