CVE-2008-3460: Critical severity microsoft office converter pack vulnerability

Published Aug 12, 2008
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Updated

WPGIMP32.FLT in Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, XP SP3, and 2003 SP2; Office Converter Pack; and Works 8 does not properly parse the length of a WordPerfect Graphics (WPG) file, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted WPG file, aka the "WPG Image File Heap Corruption 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

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-2008-3460?

CVE-2008-3460 is considered critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-3460?

To fix CVE-2008-3460, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software versions.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2008-3460?

CVE-2008-3460 affects Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, XP SP3, 2003 SP2, Office Converter Pack, and Microsoft Works 8.

4

What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-3460?

CVE-2008-3460 can be exploited through crafted WordPerfect Graphics (WPG) files leading to arbitrary code execution.

5

Is CVE-2008-3460 still a risk?

If you are using outdated versions of the affected Microsoft software without applying security patches, CVE-2008-3460 remains a significant risk.

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