Memory Calculation Flaw in Microsoft Office Suite Products Exposes Users
CVE-2008-1455

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Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Office
Compatibility Pack Word Excel Powerpoint
Office Powerpoint Viewer
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 August 2008

What is CVE-2008-1455?

A memory calculation error present in various versions of Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, allows remote attackers to exploit specially crafted PowerPoint files. This exploitation can lead to memory corruption, enabling arbitrary code execution on the user's device. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Office PowerPoint and the Office Compatibility Pack, posing significant risks to users who handle untrusted PowerPoint presentations.

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References

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-225A.html
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121915960406986&w=2
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121915960406986&w=2
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EPSS Score

63% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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