CVE-2008-3019: Critical severity microsoft office converter pack vulnerability

Published Aug 12, 2008
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Updated

Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, XP SP3, and 2003 SP2; Office Converter Pack; and Works 8 do not properly parse the length of an Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) file, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted EPS file, aka the "Malformed EPS Filter Vulnerability."

Affected Software

5 affected components
Microsoft Office Converter Pack
Microsoft Office=xp-sp3
Microsoft Office=2003-sp2
Microsoft Works=8.0
Microsoft Office=2000-sp3

Remediation

Event History

Aug 12, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3019?

CVE-2008-3019 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-3019?

To fix CVE-2008-3019, users should update to the latest Microsoft Office or Office Converter Pack with security patches applied.

3

Which Microsoft software is affected by CVE-2008-3019?

CVE-2008-3019 affects Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, XP SP3, 2003 SP2, Office Converter Pack, and Microsoft Works 8.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2008-3019 enable?

CVE-2008-3019 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through crafted EPS files.

5

Can CVE-2008-3019 be exploited without user interaction?

Yes, CVE-2008-3019 can be exploited through a malicious EPS file opened by an unsuspecting user, potentially leading to compromise.

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