CVE-2008-6063: Infoleak
First published: Thu Feb 05 2009(Updated: )
Microsoft Word 2007, when the "Save as PDF" add-on is enabled, places an absolute pathname in the Subject field during an "Email as PDF" operation, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as the sender's account name and a Temporary Internet Files subdirectory name.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Word | =2007 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-6063?
CVE-2008-6063 has been classified with a moderate severity rating due to the potential for sensitive information exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6063?
To mitigate CVE-2008-6063, disable the 'Save as PDF' add-on in Microsoft Word 2007 or apply any available security updates from Microsoft.
What sensitive information can be exposed by CVE-2008-6063?
CVE-2008-6063 can expose the sender's account name and a Temporary Internet Files subdirectory name due to the absolute pathname in the Subject field.
Which version of Microsoft Word is affected by CVE-2008-6063?
CVE-2008-6063 affects Microsoft Word 2007 when the 'Save as PDF' add-on is enabled.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-6063 if updates are not available?
If updates are not available for CVE-2008-6063, a temporary workaround is to avoid using the 'Email as PDF' feature in Microsoft Word 2007.
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