Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, XP SP3, and 2003 SP2; Office Converter Pack; and Works 8 do not properly parse the length of a PICT file, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PICT file, aka the "Malformed PICT Filter Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-3021.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Nt | xp |
| Microsoft | Office | 2000 |
| Microsoft | Office Converter Pack | All versions |
| Microsoft | Works | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121915960406986&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31336Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30597
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020673
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-225A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2348
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-04
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121915960406986&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31336Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30597
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020673
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-225A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2348
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-04
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3018?
CVE-2008-3018 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, XP SP3, and 2003 SP2; Office Converter Pack; and Works 8 do not properly parse the length of a PICT file, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a craft...
How severe is CVE-2008-3018?
CVE-2008-3018 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-2008-3018?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Nt, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Converter Pack, Microsoft Works.