CVE-2008-3019 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted Encapsulated PostScript file in Microsoft Office.
- 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-2008-3019?
CVE-2008-3019 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Office, published on 12 Aug 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 2000 SP3, XP SP3, and 2003 SP2; Office Converter Pack; and Works 8 do not properly parse the length of an Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) file, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted EPS file, aka the "Malformed EPS Filter Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3019?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Converter Pack, Microsoft Works.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3019?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3019 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-2008-3019 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3019 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q244-mfxp-9v7p.