Microsoft Office System 2007 Version Comparison

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Title

The most current An unsupported Microsoft Office version must 2007 Service Pack is not be installed.

Check Content

To determine what service pack level is installed, start any the Office application. Click application, such as Word. Click on the Office Menu Button (upper left), Click click "Word options" "Options" at the bottom of the menu, and select "Resources" from the left column. The column: The version number will be displayed alongside the "About" button on the right-hand right hand side display. display. If If the "About" box information does not display displays an Office 2007 version, a most current service pack, then this is a finding. Current Supported Service Pack Office 2007 – SP3 and later (See Severity Override). Severity Override: Unsupported service packs will be upgraded to a Category I finding. If the service pack installed is not SP3 or later, this is a finding finding. and Severity must be changed to a CAT I.

Discussion

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

Fix

Upgrade to Install the most current Office 2007 Service Pack. 2010, Office 2013, or Office 2016.