Microsoft Office has Identified a Potential Security Concern

Anonymous
2021-07-02T22:06:41+00:00

Hi,

Starting this afternoon, when I copy an paste an HTML-based wiki file (from Zendesk) into Word, I see the attached error.

I perform this operation numerous times, and never saw this notice until today. I have Word 365 Win10.

The problem does not occur when I paste a Confluence page.

Can someone clarify this message for me? What do they mean by "Choosing YES will enable updating all fields in this file..." What fields? And are they talking about the source file or target file?

Thanks!

Stephen

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Diane Poremsky MVP 17,536 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2021-07-08T02:16:10+00:00

This is a bug in the current build - Microsoft is aware if the issue and working on a fix - but I have no ETA for when it will be fixed.

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  1. Diane Poremsky MVP 17,536 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2021-07-09T20:45:11+00:00

    Thank you for the information. I'm relieved to know it's not something on my computer. That said, is it safe to click YES when that window pops up?

    ll live with the bug. and extra mouse click. Won't bother to roll back esp. per GoomerCid's remark:

    >>But the fix to roll back and disable updates is not workable. 

    Out of curiosity, why do you say that?

    Thanks.

    Yes, it is safe to click Yes.

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-07-09T18:00:29+00:00

    Thank you for the information. I'm relieved to know it's not something on my computer. That said, is it safe to click YES when that window pops up?

    ll live with the bug. and extra mouse click. Won't bother to roll back esp. per GoomerCid's remark:

    >>But the fix to roll back and disable updates is not workable. 

    Out of curiosity, why do you say that?

    Thanks.

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  3. Diane Poremsky MVP 17,536 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2021-07-09T15:19:14+00:00

    When rolling back, its recommended you wait a month, until after the latest updates are released, then check Help > What's New to see if a fix is listed. Or just check for updates and see if its fixed.

    If i hear that a fix is available, I'll try to remember to update this thread.

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  4. Anonymous
    2021-07-09T13:15:21+00:00

    Thanks for letting us know there is a bug. But the fix to roll back and disable updates is not workable. When will we know the bug has been fixed? I have been waiting on a bug introduced in the iOS version of Outlook over 8 months ago to be fixed and so far not idea as no one will reply except to say sorry you have problems.

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