About this tag
Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) is a protocol used in Microsoft Office applications to enable data sharing between documents. The tagged content focuses on security advisories from Microsoft regarding the secure handling of DDE fields in Office documents, particularly in Microsoft Excel. These advisories provide guidance on configuring DDE settings to protect against potential vulnerabilities. Additionally, a Windows 11 update (KB5010414) addressed a related issue in Windows Server 2016 involving RPCSS deadlocks that could affect terminal servers using VDI. The discussions emphasize the importance of properly securing DDE to prevent security risks in enterprise environments.
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4053440 - Securely opening Microsoft Office documents that contain Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) fields - Version: 3.0
Revision Note: V3.0 (January 9, 2018): Microsoft has released an update for all supported editions of Microsoft Excel that allows users to set the functionality of the DDE protocol based on their environment. For more information and to download the update, see ADV170021. Summary: Microsoft is...- News
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Microsoft Office DDE Advisory Reduces Document Attack Risk
Revision Note: V1.0 (November 8, 2017): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to provide information regarding security settings for Microsoft Office applications. This advisory provides guidance on what users can do to ensure that these applications are...- News
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- 2017 advisory application dde documents dynamic data exchange field guidance information microsoft office process revision note safety security settings support update user tips v1.0
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4053440 - Securely opening Microsoft Office documents that contain Dynamic Data Exchange...
Revision Note: V1.0 (November 8, 2017): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to provide information regarding security settings for Microsoft Office applications. This advisory provides guidance on what users can do to ensure that these applications are...- News
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- dde dynamic data exchange guidance microsoft office november office applications revision note security advisory security settings v1.0
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