Vulnerability Description
A certain ActiveX control in WkImgSrv.dll 7.03.0616.0, as distributed in Microsoft Works 7 and Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (browser crash) via an invalid WksPictureInterface property value, which triggers an improper function call.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Office | 2003 |
| Microsoft | Works | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2008-05/0029.htmlExploit
- http://blogs.technet.com/swi/archive/2008/06/05/why-there-wont-be-a-security-upd
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491027/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28820Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41876
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5460
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5530
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2008-05/0029.htmlExploit
- http://blogs.technet.com/swi/archive/2008/06/05/why-there-wont-be-a-security-upd
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491027/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28820Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41876
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5460
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5530
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1898?
CVE-2008-1898 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). A certain ActiveX control in WkImgSrv.dll 7.03.0616.0, as distributed in Microsoft Works 7 and Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of se...
How severe is CVE-2008-1898?
CVE-2008-1898 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-2008-1898?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Works.