CVE-2008-2547 Memory corruption in n/a
Stack-based buffer overflow in Windows Installer allows arbitrary code execution via a long GUID in the uninstall option, potentially escalating privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-2547?
CVE-2008-2547 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jun 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in msiexec.exe 3.1.4000.1823 and 4.5.6001.22159 in Microsoft Windows Installer allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long GUID value for the /x (aka /uninstall) option. NOTE: this issue might cross privilege boundaries if msiexec.exe is reachable via components such as ActiveX controls, and might additionally require a separate vulnerability in the control.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2547?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Installer.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2547?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2547 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-2008-2547 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2547 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w4j8-hmfc-m6g9.