Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in wkcvqd01.dll in Microsoft Works 6 File Converter, as used in Office 2003 SP2 and SP3, Works 8.0, and Works Suite 2005, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .wps file with crafted field lengths, aka "Microsoft Works File Converter Field Length Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Office | 2003 |
| Microsoft | Works | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=660
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120361015026386&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28904Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27659
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019388
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-043C.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0513/referencesVendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-01
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5107
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=660
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120361015026386&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28904Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27659
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019388
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0108?
CVE-2008-0108 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in wkcvqd01.dll in Microsoft Works 6 File Converter, as used in Office 2003 SP2 and SP3, Works 8.0, and Works Suite 2005, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code ...
How severe is CVE-2008-0108?
CVE-2008-0108 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0108?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Works.