Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Products
CVE-2008-4031

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Open Xml File Format Converter
Office
Office Word Viewer
Office Compatibility Pack For Word Excel Ppt 2007
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 December 2008

What is CVE-2008-4031?

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Microsoft Office versions by crafting a malformed RTF file or rich text email message. The flaw occurs due to improper memory allocation and memory corruption, leading to unpredictable behavior when users open the malicious files or open emails containing harmful RTF content.

References

https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/...
vdb-entrysignaturex_refsource_OVAL
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_MS
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021370
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK

EPSS Score

64% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2008-4031 : Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Products