CVE-2008-3012: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Sep 10 2008(Updated: )
gdiplus.dll in GDI+ in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1, Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, Server 2008, Office XP SP3, Office 2003 SP2 and SP3, 2007 Microsoft Office System Gold and SP1, Visio 2002 SP2, PowerPoint Viewer 2003, Works 8, Digital Image Suite 2006, SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services SP2, SQL Server 2005 SP2, Report Viewer 2005 SP1 and 2008, and Forefront Client Security 1.0 does not properly perform memory allocation, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed EMF image file, aka "GDI+ EMF Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Forefront Client Security | =1.0 | |
| Microsoft Office | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =2008 | |
| Microsoft Digital Image Suite | =2006 | |
| Internet Explorer | =6-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =xp-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services | =2000-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows | =2003_server-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Visio Professional | =2002-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =xp-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows | =2003_server-sp2 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =2005-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Report Viewer | =2005-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =vista | |
| Microsoft Report Viewer | =2008 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Works | =8.0 | |
| Microsoft Office PowerPoint Viewer | =2003 |
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Reference Links
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122235754013992&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31019
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-253A.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020835
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32154
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2696
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2520
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6040
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-052
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3012?
CVE-2008-3012 is classified as a critical vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution when exploited.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3012?
To fix CVE-2008-3012, users should apply the latest patches and updates provided by Microsoft for affected products.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3012?
CVE-2008-3012 affects several Microsoft products including Internet Explorer 6 SP1, Windows XP SP2 and SP3, and various versions of Microsoft Office and SQL Server.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-3012?
CVE-2008-3012 is a code execution vulnerability in the gdiplus.dll component of GDI+.
Can CVE-2008-3012 be exploited via the internet?
Yes, CVE-2008-3012 can be exploited remotely, especially through malicious web pages.
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