CVE-2008-1092 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word file exploiting a buffer overflow in the Microsoft Jet Database Engine.
- 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-2008-1092?
CVE-2008-1092 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Word, published on 25 Mar 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
Buffer overflow in msjet40.dll before 4.0.9505.0 in Microsoft Jet Database Engine allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Word file, as exploited in the wild in March 2008. NOTE: as of 20080513, Microsoft has stated that this is the same issue as CVE-2007-6026.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1092?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Word.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1092?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1092 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-2008-1092 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1092 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m5h6-g75q-rpq4.