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CVE-2008-3068

7.5 · HIGH

Microsoft Crypto API 5.131.2600.2180 through 6.0, as used in Outlook, Windows Live Mail, and Office 2007, performs Certificate Revocation List (CRL) checks by using an arbitrary URL from a certific…

Published Jul 7, 2008microsoftEPSS 17.40%

Overview

CVE-2008-3068 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft access. It was published on July 7, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Microsoft Crypto API 5.131.2600.2180 through 6.0, as used in Outlook, Windows Live Mail, and Office 2007, performs Certificate Revocation List (CRL) checks by using an arbitrary URL from a certificate embedded in a (1) S/MIME e-mail message or (2) signed document, which allows remote attackers to obtain reading times and IP addresses of recipients, and port-scan results, via a crafted certificate with an Authority Information Access (AIA) extension.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update access 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

Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3978Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493947/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/494101/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28548Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1019736Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1019737Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1019738Refwww.cynops.de/advisories/AKLINK-SA-2008-002.txtRefwww.cynops.de/advisories/AKLINK-SA-2008-003.txtRefwww.cynops.de/advisories/AKLINK-SA-2008-004.txt

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3068?

CVE-2008-3068 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft access. It was published on July 7, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-3068?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, 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-2008-3068?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update access 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-2008-3068?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-3068 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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