CVE-2008-1088 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious Microsoft Project file due to improper memory validation.
- 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-2008-1088?
CVE-2008-1088 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Apr 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
Microsoft Project 2000 Service Release 1, 2002 SP1, and 2003 SP2 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Project file, related to improper validation of "memory resource allocations."
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1088?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Project.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1088?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1088 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-2008-1088 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1088 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r3p6-4j7v-2gpw.