CVE-2008-0108 (GCVE-0-2008-0108)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2008-02-12 22:00 – Updated: 2024-08-07 07:32
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
Stack-based buffer overflow in wkcvqd01.dll in Microsoft Works 6 File Converter, as used in Office 2003 SP2 and SP3, Works 8.0, and Works Suite 2005, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .wps file with crafted field lengths, aka "Microsoft Works File Converter Field Length Vulnerability."
Severity
No CVSS data available.
CWE
- n/a
Assigner
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| http://secunia.com/advisories/28904 | third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIA |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27659 | vdb-entryx_refsource_BID |
| http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-043C.html | third-party-advisoryx_refsource_CERT |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5107 | exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB |
| http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0513… | vdb-entryx_refsource_VUPEN |
| https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates… | vendor-advisoryx_refsource_MS |
| http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabili… | third-party-advisoryx_refsource_IDEFENSE |
Date Public
2008-02-12 00:00
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