CVE-2008-0110: Code Injection

Published Mar 11, 2008

Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook in Office 2000 SP3, XP SP3, 2003 SP2 and Sp3, and Office System allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted mailto URI.

Affected Software

5 affected components

Microsoft Office=xp-sp3

Microsoft Office=2003-sp2

Microsoft Office=2007

Microsoft Office=2003-sp3

Microsoft Office=2000-sp3

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28147

Event History

Mar 11, 2008

CVE Published

via MITRE·11:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·11:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0110?

CVE-2008-0110 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0110?

To mitigate CVE-2008-0110, it is recommended to update Microsoft Office to a version that is no longer affected.

Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2008-0110?

CVE-2008-0110 affects Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, Office XP SP3, Office 2003 SP2 and SP3, as well as Office 2007.

What can attackers do with CVE-2008-0110?

Attackers leveraging CVE-2008-0110 can execute arbitrary code on a user's system by tricking them into clicking a crafted mailto URI.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-0110?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2008-0110, and users are advised to update their software to fix the vulnerability.