Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Products

CVE-2008-3020

What is CVE-2008-3020?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office products, specifically in how they handle BMP files. When a manipulated BMP file is processed, it can lead to remote code execution, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the affected system. This issue is critical for users of Microsoft Office 2000 SP3, XP SP3, the Office Converter Pack, and Microsoft Works 8, as it poses significant security risks if exploited.

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