CVE-2008-2244: Critical severity microsoft office word vulnerability
Published Jul 9, 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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Office Word=2002-sp3
Event History
Jul 9, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2244?
CVE-2008-2244 is considered critical due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
2
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.
3
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.
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Who is affected by CVE-2008-2244?
Users of Microsoft Office Word 2002 SP3 are directly affected by CVE-2008-2244.
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When was CVE-2008-2244 first exploited?
CVE-2008-2244 was first exploited in the wild in July 2008.