Vulnerability Description
The WordPad Text Converter for Word 97 files in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) .doc, (2) .wri, or (3) .rtf Word 97 file that triggers memory corruption, as exploited in the wild in December 2008. NOTE: As of 20081210, it is unclear whether this vulnerability is related to a WordPad issue disclosed on 20080925 with a 2008-crash.doc.rar example, but there are insufficient details to be sure.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Wordpad | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://milw0rm.com/sploits/2008-crash.doc.rarExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32997Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4711
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021376
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/960906.mspxVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31399
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32718
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-104A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3390
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1024
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-01
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6560
- http://milw0rm.com/sploits/2008-crash.doc.rarExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32997Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4841?
CVE-2008-4841 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The WordPad Text Converter for Word 97 files in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) .doc, (2) .wri, or (...
How severe is CVE-2008-4841?
CVE-2008-4841 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-2008-4841?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Wordpad, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Xp.