Vulnerability Description
A "memory calculation error" in Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PowerPoint file with an invalid picture index that triggers memory corruption, aka "Memory Calculation Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Office Powerpoint Viewer | 2003 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=738
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121915960406986&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31453Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30554
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020676
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-225A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2355
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-05
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=738
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121915960406986&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31453Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30554
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020676
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-225A.htmlUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0121?
CVE-2008-0121 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). A "memory calculation error" in Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PowerPoint file with an invalid picture index that triggers memory corruption, ...
How severe is CVE-2008-0121?
CVE-2008-0121 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-2008-0121?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Office Powerpoint Viewer.