CVE-2008-0118: Code Injection
First published: Tue Mar 11 2008(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, XP SP3, 2003 SP2, Excel Viewer 2003 up to SP3, and Office 2004 for Mac allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Office document that triggers memory corruption from an "allocation error," aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office | =xp-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000-sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-071A.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28146
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29321
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019578
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120585858807305&w=2
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0848/references
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5190
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-016
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-0118?
CVE-2008-0118 is considered critical due to potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0118?
To fix CVE-2008-0118, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Office.
What versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2008-0118?
CVE-2008-0118 affects Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, XP SP3, 2003 SP2, and Office 2004 for Mac.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-0118?
CVE-2008-0118 is a memory corruption vulnerability that can be exploited through crafted Office documents.
Can CVE-2008-0118 be exploited without user interaction?
CVE-2008-0118 requires user interaction, as it relies on the user opening a malicious Office document.
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