CVE-2008-0120 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious PowerPoint file in PowerPoint Viewer 2003.

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-2008-0120?

CVE-2008-0120 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Aug 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

Integer overflow in Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PowerPoint file with a malformed picture index that triggers memory corruption, related to handling of CString objects, aka "Memory Allocation Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-399

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0120?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Office Powerpoint Viewer.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0120?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0120 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2008-0120 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0120 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-82v2-59rq-5h73.

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