Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac, when running on Macintosh systems that restrict Office access to administrators, does not enforce this restriction for user ID 502, which allows local users with that ID to bypass intended security policy and access Office programs, related to permissions and ownership for certain directories.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Office | 2008 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/44959
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3BEN-US%3B948488
- http://osvdb.org/44959
- http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb%3BEN-US%3B948488
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-7217?
CVE-2008-7217 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac, when running on Macintosh systems that restrict Office access to administrators, does not enforce this restriction for user ID 502, which allows local users with that ID...
How severe is CVE-2008-7217?
CVE-2008-7217 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-7217?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Office.