CVE-2008-1455
First published: Wed Aug 13 2008(Updated: )
A "memory calculation error" in Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, 2003 SP2, and 2007 through SP1; Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 through SP1; and Office 2004 for Mac allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PowerPoint file with crafted list values that trigger memory corruption, aka "Parsing Overflow Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =2007 | |
| Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | =2007-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2000-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2007 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2007-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =xp-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office PowerPoint Viewer | =2003 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31453
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020676
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30579
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121915960406986&w=2
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-225A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2355
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5555
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-051
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1455?
CVE-2008-1455 is classified as a critical vulnerability allowing remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1455?
To fix CVE-2008-1455, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for their affected Office products.
Which versions are vulnerable to CVE-2008-1455?
CVE-2008-1455 affects Microsoft Office versions 2000 SP3, 2002 SP3, 2003 SP2, 2007 SP1, and the Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 SP1.
Can CVE-2008-1455 be exploited through email attachments?
Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2008-1455 by sending malicious PowerPoint files as email attachments.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-1455?
CVE-2008-1455 can lead to arbitrary code execution, potentially allowing attackers to take control of the affected system.
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