Microsoft Access 2007 Version Comparison

There are 1 differences between versions v4 r14 (July 22, 2016) (the "left" version) and v4 r15 (Oct. 27, 2017) (the "right" version).

Check DTOO287 was added to the benchmark in the "right" version.

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Title

An unsupported Microsoft Office version must not be installed.

Check Content

To determine what service pack level is installed, start the Office application. Click on the Office Menu Button (upper left), click "Options" at the bottom of the menu, and select "Resources" from the left column. The version number will be displayed alongside the "About" button on the right-hand side display. If the "About" box information displays an Office 2007 version, this is a finding.

Discussion

Failure to install the most current Office version leaves a system vulnerable to exploitation. Current service packs correct known security and system vulnerabilities. If Microsoft Office installation is not at the most current version and service pack level, this is a Category 1 finding since new vulnerabilities will not be patched. Office 2007 is End of Life.

Fix

Upgrade to Office 2010, Office 2013, or Office 2016.