Proof-of-concept exploit code for a Microsoft Office 2000 vulnerability was posted on the Internet on Wednesday and is causing a bit of a stir in the online media. As is often the case, if you’re practicing good computer hygiene (in this case, by applying OS and application patches), you’ll be just fine.

The POC code itself is harmless, as intended, but will lower macro security settings in Word 2000. However, if you’ve been regularly applying your Office patches, you don’t have to worry about the exploit. This vulnerability was patched seven years ago this month, so you’d have to be a pathological procrastinator to have missed the update. This fix is also included in Office 2000 SP3.

Let’s move along to the next exploit, nothing to see here…