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CVE-2008-1088

9.3 · HIGH

Microsoft Project 2000 Service Release 1, 2002 SP1, and 2003 SP2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Project file, related to improper validation of "memor…

Published Apr 8, 2008microsoftCWE-399EPSS 31.93%

Overview

CVE-2008-1088 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft project. It was published on April 8, 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 Project 2000 Service Release 1, 2002 SP1, and 2003 SP2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Project file, related to improper validation of "memory resource allocations."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update project 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=120845064910729&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/29690Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/155563Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28607Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1019797Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-099A.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1142/referencesRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-018Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41447Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5384

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1088?

CVE-2008-1088 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft project. It was published on April 8, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-1088?

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-2008-1088?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update project 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-2008-1088?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-1088 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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