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CVE-2008-0105

9.3 · HIGH

Microsoft Works 6 File Converter, as used in Office 2003 SP2 and SP3, Works 8.0, and Works Suite 2005, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .wps file with crafted section header…

Published Feb 12, 2008microsoftCWE-20EPSS 43.76%

Overview

CVE-2008-0105 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft office. It was published on February 12, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft Works 6 File Converter, as used in Office 2003 SP2 and SP3, Works 8.0, and Works Suite 2005, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .wps file with crafted section header index table information, aka "Microsoft Works File Converter Index Table Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update office to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120361015026386&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/28904Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/27658Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1019387Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-043C.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0513/referencesRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-011Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5009Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120361015026386&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/28904

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0105?

CVE-2008-0105 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft office. It was published on February 12, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-0105?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-0105?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update office to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-0105?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-0105 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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