CVE-2008-2244 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious .doc file in Microsoft Office Word.
- 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-2008-2244?
CVE-2008-2244 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Jul 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 Office Word 2002 SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .doc file that contains malformed data, as exploited in the wild in July 2008, and as demonstrated by attachement.doc.
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2244?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Office Word.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2244?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2244 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-2008-2244 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2244 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w7r7-qgmj-q7fh.