CVE-2008-0102: Critical severity microsoft publisher 2010 vulnerability

Published Feb 12, 2008
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Office Publisher 2000, 2002, and 2003 SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .pub file, related to invalid "memory values," aka "Publisher Invalid Memory Reference Vulnerability."

Affected Software

3 affected components
Microsoft Publisher=2000
Microsoft Publisher=2002
Microsoft Publisher=2003-sp2

Event History

Feb 12, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0102?

CVE-2008-0102 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-0102?

To fix CVE-2008-0102, users should apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Publisher.

3

Which versions of Microsoft Publisher are affected by CVE-2008-0102?

CVE-2008-0102 affects Microsoft Publisher 2000, 2002, and 2003 with SP2.

4

What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2008-0102?

CVE-2008-0102 can be exploited by attackers who send a maliciously crafted .pub file to execute arbitrary code.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-0102?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2008-0102; users are advised to update their software immediately.

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