Some new potential problems to be aware of, this time involving Microsoft Powerpoint and Microsoft Excel. The vulnerability affects Microsoft Excel 2000 and 2002 for Windows, and PowerPoint 2000 and 2002 for Windows, as well as various versions of the software for the Macintosh platform. The patch is available immediately from Microsoft's site. More info in the article below:
Microsoft Warns of PowerPoint, Excel Vulnerabilities (Computerworld, October 5, 2001)
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS01-050 (Microsoft Website, October 4, 2001)