Micropatching Brings The Abandoned Equation Editor Back to Life (2018)
Summary
The article explains how 0patch micropatching rescued the Equation Editor after Microsoft removed it due to security concerns. It details the CVEs involved (CVE-2018-0802 and CVE-2018-0798), how the 0patch Agent applies patches to running processes, and the steps to restore and re-register Equation Editor so users can continue editing equations safely. It also discusses patch management and the trade-offs of keeping legacy software versus upgrading.