CVE-2008-1089: Code Injection

Published Apr 8, 2008
·
Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Visio 2002 SP2, 2003 SP2 and SP3, and 2007 up to SP1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Visio file containing crafted object header data, aka "Visio Object Header Vulnerability."

Affected Software

10 affected components
Microsoft Office=2007_sp1
Microsoft VISIO=2003-sp1
Microsoft Office=2003-sp2
Microsoft VISIO=2003_sp3
Microsoft Office=xp-sp2
Microsoft VISIO=2002-sp2
Microsoft VISIO=2007_sp1
Microsoft Office=2007
Microsoft Office=2003-sp3
Microsoft VISIO=2007

Remediation

Event History

Apr 8, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1089?

CVE-2008-1089 has been classified as a critical vulnerability, allowing remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-1089?

To resolve CVE-2008-1089, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Office and Visio products.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1089?

CVE-2008-1089 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Visio including 2002 SP2, 2003 SP1, 2003 SP2, 2003 SP3, and 2007 versions.

4

How can attackers exploit CVE-2008-1089?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2008-1089 by crafting malicious Visio files that, when opened by a user, execute arbitrary code.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2008-1089?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2008-1089 requires user interaction to open a specially crafted Visio file.

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