Why attackers can still exploit a MS Office vulnerability patched in 2012

The video discusses the top routinely exploited vulnerabilities from 2016 to 2019, focusing on a 2012 vulnerability that was still being exploited in 2019. It highlights the technical details of the vulnerability, its impact on Office versions, and the challenges in patch management. The importance of revisiting old patches and educating end users on safe practices is emphasized to protect existing systems without necessarily upgrading to new software.

What was surprising about the 2012 vulnerability discussed in the video?

• It was never patched by Microsoft.

• It was a new vulnerability discovered in 2019.

• It was still being exploited in 2019 despite being from 2012.

• It only affected Office 365.

Which library does the 2012 vulnerability exploit in older Office versions?

• Microsoft Word Processing Library

• Microsoft Excel Data Library

• Microsoft Office Security Library

• Microsoft Windows Common Control Library

What is a major issue in patch management discussed in the video?

• Patches are always applied immediately.

• Patches are often skipped and not revisited.

• Patches are only available for new software.

• Patches are automatically applied without user consent.

What is the Click-to-Run platform designed to address?

• Skipping problematic patches

• Enhancing antivirus software

• Automatic software upgrades

• Improving user interface design

What should organizations do if they still have Office 2010 deployed?

• Ignore older patches

• Upgrade to Office 365 immediately

• Review and apply all skipped updates

• Disable all antivirus software

What is a key recommendation for end-user education?

• Always open files from unknown sources

• Disable all security warnings

• Enable editing on all files immediately

• Verify the source of files before opening

What should users do when they receive a file from an unknown source?

• Delete it without checking

• Verify its origin before opening

• Forward it to others

• Open it immediately