CVE-2008-0102 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious Publisher file, affecting Office Publisher users.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-0102?
CVE-2008-0102 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Feb 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Office Publisher 2000, 2002, and 2003 SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .pub file, related to invalid "memory values," aka "Publisher Invalid Memory Reference Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0102?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Publisher.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0102?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0102 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2008-0102 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0102 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x58r-fgmr-jcvg.