CVE-2008-0121 Memory corruption in n/a
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-2008-0121?
CVE-2008-0121 is a critical memory corruption 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
A "memory calculation error" in Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 2003 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PowerPoint file with an invalid picture index that triggers memory corruption, aka "Memory Calculation Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0121?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Office Powerpoint Viewer.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0121?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0121 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-2008-0121 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0121 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3277-j8fm-6chc.