CVE-2008-0119 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious Publisher file with crafted object headers.

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-2008-0119?

CVE-2008-0119 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 13 May 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 Publisher in Office 2000 and XP SP3, 2003 SP2 and SP3, and 2007 SP1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Publisher file with crafted object header data that triggers memory corruption, aka "Publisher Object Handler Validation Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0119?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Office.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0119?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0119 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-2008-0119 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0119 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Office vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wp49-c7vw-f2q5.

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