CVE-2008-1090 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious DXF file in Microsoft Visio.
- 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-2008-1090?
CVE-2008-1090 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office, 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
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Visio 2002 SP2, 2003 SP2 and SP3, and 2007 up to SP1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .DXF file, aka "Visio Memory Validation Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1090?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1090?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1090 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-2008-1090 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1090 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cc9j-97rw-w58w.