CVE-2008-0250: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 12, 2008

Updated

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Visual InterDev 6.0 (SP6) allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Studio Solution (.SLN) file with a long Project line.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Microsoft Visual InterDev=6.0-sp6

Event History

Jan 12, 2008

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0250?

CVE-2008-0250 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0250?

To fix CVE-2008-0250, you should update Microsoft Visual InterDev to the latest version or apply any available patches.

What causes CVE-2008-0250?

CVE-2008-0250 is caused by a buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Visual InterDev 6.0 (SP6) related to processing long Project lines in Studio Solution files.

Who is affected by CVE-2008-0250?

Users of Microsoft Visual InterDev 6.0 (SP6) are affected by CVE-2008-0250 if they open malicious .SLN files.

Is there any workaround for CVE-2008-0250?

A potential workaround for CVE-2008-0250 is to avoid opening untrusted or unknown .SLN files that may contain long Project lines.