CVE-2008-0119 Memory corruption in n/a
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wp49-c7vw-f2q5.