CVE-2008-2244
First published: Wed Jul 09 2008(Updated: )
Microsoft Office Word 2002 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .doc file that contains malformed data, as exploited in the wild in July 2008, and as demonstrated by attachement.doc.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Word | =2002-sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=4696
- http://blogs.technet.com/msrc/archive/2008/07/08/vulnerability-in-microsoft-word-could-allow-remote-code-execution.aspx
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/953635.mspx
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30124
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30975
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121915960406986&w=2
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020447
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-225A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2028
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43663
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5897
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2244?
CVE-2008-2244 is considered critical due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2244?
To fix CVE-2008-2244, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Office Word 2002 SP3.
What types of attacks does CVE-2008-2244 facilitate?
CVE-2008-2244 facilitates remote code execution attacks through the exploitation of specially crafted .doc files.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-2244?
Users of Microsoft Office Word 2002 SP3 are directly affected by CVE-2008-2244.
When was CVE-2008-2244 first exploited?
CVE-2008-2244 was first exploited in the wild in July 2008.
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