CVE-2008-1090
First published: Tue Apr 08 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 crafted .DXF file, aka "Visio Memory Validation Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | =2007_sp1 | |
| Microsoft Visio Standard | =2003-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Visio Standard | =2003_sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =xp-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Visio Standard | =2002-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Visio Standard | =2007_sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2007 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Visio Standard | =2007 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28556
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29691
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019804
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-099A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1143/references
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120845064910729&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41452
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5344
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-019
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1090?
CVE-2008-1090 is considered a critical severity vulnerability that allows remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1090?
To fix CVE-2008-1090, users should install the latest patches provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Visio and Office.
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2008-1090?
CVE-2008-1090 affects Microsoft Visio 2002 SP2, 2003 SP2 and SP3, and 2007 up to SP1.
What type of attack is enabled by CVE-2008-1090?
CVE-2008-1090 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .DXF file.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-1090 until a patch is applied?
Disabling the opening of .DXF files or using alternative software can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2008-1090.
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